Best 6NS7 Preamp for a Pass Labs XA25 amp

Will need a remote.
No SCHITT Kit.
There must be a couple happy XA25 Amp owners out there?

gadios03-03-2020 6:51am

d2girls Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,029 posts 03-03-2020 at 07:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi Gadios. Nice amp. I have not heard this preamp myself and it does not use the tubes you are looking for, but Herb Reichart wrote a glowing review on the Rougue Audio RP-7. If you did not know, the XA25 has been Herbs reference amplifier for many years now. https://www.stereophile.com/content/rogue-audio-rp-7-line-preamplifier
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mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,501 posts 03-03-2020 at 02:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I recently purchased an Aric Audio Special all tube preamp. I am very pleased with it. I am considering the XA25 as a SS amp to replace my BEL1001 when the time comes. Aric's preamps are all tube rectified, regulated, with 6sn7 output stage. They have variable gain, low output impedance (300 ohms), and high input impedance (100K ohms).
markusthenaimnut Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 371 posts 03-03-2020 at 02:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Aric gear looks really choice. Of course, I also nominate Supratek.
divertiti Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 225 posts 03-03-2020 at 03:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Agree Aric gear is amazing. I have an Aric Transcend 6SN7 Preamp with upgraded caps, HT bypass and ALPs volume control, up for grabs if interested.