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Preamp for Job 225

So I was wondering what some good preamp options are for the Job 225. I am considering passive or active but it has to have a remote with good volume control. I would prefer a passive one, but I am wondering what peoples experiences have been. I am consider the LD3 from Tortuga, AkustYk with remote option, CI PLC•1 MKII Remote Passive Line Controller, and the Emotiva XSP-1 Gen 2. If any one else has any suggestions or wants to sell me something I would appreciate the feedback.
djverne
djverne OP
77 posts
 
Audio a Candy: The Job is open but smooth, it's paired with some Dynaudio Focus 110. My music preferences are ambient electronic, Indy vocal, and 80% home theatre (2 channel), i like my sound signature to have PRAT, texture, and imaging....also tilted towards warm.

BigShutterBug: I am confused does the Tortuga based LDR require a extra power supply? Would you be interested in selling either of your preamps?
bigshutterbug
383 posts
 
Djverne;
All of the LDR pre-amps I mentioned (Warpspeed, Lightspeed and Tortuga) require a single AC/DC power supply. I will be selling the Lightspeed this coming week, and will be keeping the TAP-X and my AUM Acoustics Tortuga board based LDR. I am awaiting the arrival of the new Tortuga V.2 board for it.
grk
223 posts
 
I use the W4S STP/SE and the pairing sounds great! BTW, the input impedance is 61k, so I would not characterize it as "low". Also, I am seriously thinking about going for the Stage 2 upgrade.
grk
223 posts
 
Almost forgot...Job will have a preamp out by June 15 and obviously that will be a good pairing.
maldeguerre
4 posts
 
Grk - I'd be interested in knowing whether you're "fronting" the Job with a "stock" STP-SE, or the W4S Stage 1 upgrade package. I just settled on the STP-SE yesterday and ordered one from Walter at Underwood. There's too many moving parts with my system currently to have afforded upgrades at this juncture, but it's always inspirational to know there's "room for improvement" without breaking-the-bank on much pricier gear.
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