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Tube preamp for pass labs ?

I recently bought a brand new Pass Labs x250.8. It seems to be finally broke in after about 800 hours. I’m using a good preamp, the BAT VK-33se. I’m curious what other tube preamps others are using with this amp? 
one thing I did was bought inexpensive Wireworld stratus power cables on Sale for $116 shipped brand new for amp, preamp, dac, and server. They seem to have helped settle my system down quite a bit. I really like these inexpensive cords. 
but, again what tube preamps are you owners of the 250.8 using?

TIA for any info given. 
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starboard
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Don’t have experience with Pass but have been very happy with Cary SLP05.  BAT and AR are also great.  I don’t think you can wrong with any of these.  I went with Cary because of 6N’s and tube regulated power supply.  

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Thanks for all your feedback.  
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pindac
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It would be in your interests to investigate the Pass Designed Korg B1 Pre Amp.

I am familiar with this design used with both SS and Tube. It is a Pre' that has well documented upgrade options.

As the basic build it offers a substantial amount and has proven to be a showstopper when built with a compliment of upgrades.  

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Run an Aric Audio Motherlode XL with a modded X250.5.  Great combination.

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