Pass Labs X2.5 - vs. - Placette Active Preamps

How does the Pass Labs X2.5 preamp and the Placette Active Preamp compare sonically head-to-head?
In your opinion, which is better and why?

daltonlanny11-27-2003 4:59am

drubin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,285 posts 03-23-2005 at 02:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am surprised anyone had problems with dynamics using the active Placette. Stehno, Guy told me he can build in some gain if you need it.
dre_j Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 159 posts 03-25-2005 at 08:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That surprises me as well since most of us dont use gain with normal listening. I believe the majority of us are attenuating the signals. I know that my amp is putting out maximum wattage at 1.8 Volts. If I were to put out the 2 volts from CD into my amp it would clip. That would be well over 400 watts into a pair of Vandersteen 3A Signatures. Not good. I believe the Placette units are very good as well. So far Ive had no need for gain from my pre. I hope this continues to be the case in the future. Dre
stehno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,453 posts 03-25-2005 at 09:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Drubin, now you tell me! :) Yes, I was mighty impressed with portions of the Placette active. Perhaps some day, I'll have another go at it with gain. -IMO