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Best preamp combination with Hegel H30?

Hi guys, wondering if you have any experience matching this great amp with the right preamp?
I am considering.
Hegel P30
Classe CP 800
Mcintosh C500
Pass XP25

Your inputs highly appreciated.
thanks
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mribob
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I have a Hegel H-30, and was running with VAC older Phi Beta, modded to permit tube rolling, and it sounded great. Recently switched to Veloce Battery powered tube preamp, agree with above; it works a tad better when using the
 balanced IC's. Love my Hegel...it has gobs of power, yet sounds refined and detailed. I leave it powered on all the time, and its been very reliable.

Have not like it when paired with the Hegel pre...if you want a solid state pre, I've heard it with Constellation inspiration line, and it also was a good match. Best match was the DartZeel, but can't afford it. Love it with a good tubed pre....better than solid state pre.

digilog5
26 posts
 
Excellent power amp. I am sure the P30 is a good match sonic wise, but try it to see if the remote volume step size is ok with you and no L/R balance if you need that. The BHK pre might be another option as well.
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mountainsong OP
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Thank you for your advice. The P30 is great but the volume control jump to fast for my taste. The BHK with mofets and excellent design plus headphone amp it seems as an amazing piece of gear.
Thanks 
blbloom
286 posts
 
My Hegel H30 is gone.  It's a great amp.  It worked beautifully with my Macintosh C1000 and also with my ARC REF6.  I am now using a Pass 350.8 amp and both preamps are great matches.  

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mountainsong OP
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Wondering how compares the pass 350.8 vs H30?
I think that both preamps you mentioned are out my realistic budget. But thanks a lot.
Yesterday I tried a PS audio BKH and I was really impressed.
Thank you.
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