What is the quietest preamp you've used?

Can you also please tell me whether you were using balanced or se ins/outs? Thanks.

matti07-26-2005 3:11pm

nrchy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,124 posts 07-27-2005 at 07:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Can you clarify what you mean by 'used?'
artg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 362 posts 07-28-2005 at 02:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nagra PL-L. Easily the quietest and most transparent. Ayre K-1x was also quiet (but a bit drier than the tubed Nagra)
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 07-28-2005 at 03:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Krell KCT but qualified as "dead quiet" in combination with a 400cx amp connected via CAST.
albertporter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,949 posts 07-28-2005 at 03:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Since were talking ONLY about noise and not any other factor, I would guess either Krell or Boulder. Interesting to see all the answers.
faziod Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 151 posts 07-29-2005 at 07:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Solid State - KLYNE AUDIO ARTS 7LX3.5/B using balanced Tube - FIRST SOUND