I agree with @jasonbourne52. The EAR 868 is well regarded. The preamps you listed are likely a lateral move. If you want to take it up a notch, consider Audio Research REF 5SE... supposedly ARC pre's pair well with PASS amps.
LTA microZOTL or Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.3?
Hi everyone,
It’s that time..where I got the baaad itch to upgrade. Currently using EAR Yoshino 868PL into Pass Labs XA30.8 amp.
I love the EAR preamp..absolutely nothing wrong with it. Just wondering about the LTA or the Backert Labs preamp and how they are, if anyone has experience with both (long shot, thought I’ll ask)?
Should I somehow let go of the itch and stick with my EAR preamp? Not looking to change my Pass Labs amp.
Thanks in advance.