So I am now seriously looking at trying out a Pass labs preamp. That said I would also like to get a sense from fellow A'goners what a tube alternative could be- in other words something that would be clear stop up from the Primaluna Dialogue Premium. Preferably single ended and with remote.
I have not found it so easy to find something on the tube front that would SEEM a clearcut improvement without very significant investment (i am trying to stay with $5k +/- budget; used).
I would eventually like to test both alternatives, tube and solid state, to see how the sound can evolve in order to get me closer to the recording venue with greater spatial cues and inner detail/space. Ultimately, I guess I am trying to get an even deeper soundstage with better spatial delineation of the performers. In terms of other attributes I think the system is pretty much there to where I want it (for now....).
I have not found it so easy to find something on the tube front that would SEEM a clearcut improvement without very significant investment (i am trying to stay with $5k +/- budget; used).
I would eventually like to test both alternatives, tube and solid state, to see how the sound can evolve in order to get me closer to the recording venue with greater spatial cues and inner detail/space. Ultimately, I guess I am trying to get an even deeper soundstage with better spatial delineation of the performers. In terms of other attributes I think the system is pretty much there to where I want it (for now....).