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What tube pre-amps pair well with Pass amps?

Does anyone have experience with this?  I'm running Focal Sopra No. 2s and I understand the Focal's pair nicely with Pass amps.  Any tube pre-amps you'd recommend for consideration? I like the classical rock, but am gravitating more to jazz, classical and vocals. I just want to try something new.  Thanks.
billtro
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coachpoconnor
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+1 on the LTA Mz2 with XA-25
scowler1
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For many very satisfied years, I had a Pass Labs X 250 paired with an Audio Research Ref 1...I never wanted anything else until I down-sized to a smaller house and listening room...
chilli42
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I am happy with my Audio Research Ref 6 pre and Pass Labs XA 60.8.  Can buy the Ref 6 used.
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keithc
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I have a LTA MicroZotl paired with my First Watt F7 and it is a great combo
billtro OP
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The LSA website recommends speaker sensitivity as:

Critical listening environments: 105db sensitivity and above

Smaller rooms / lower volume levels / non-critical listening: 97db sensitivity and above.

Aren't those levels speaking to horn speakers? 

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