Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure

Cal,
Good observation. It would be most interesting to see how the DHT preamp section  of the VR mates with the S.I.T.-1 My suspicion is very well and quite likely to surpass the Pass Labs preamp in this scenario.   Fun stuff.
Charles

Cal and Charles,

Yes, it is definitely on my list to audition with the L2i acting solely as a DHT pre amp driving the SIT-1s.  I have a hunch about it but won't say because as Charles says you just don't know until you listen.

The problem is tearing myself away from what's coming forth from the integrated.  Oh, my.  And my apologies, it's Rossi duh not Rossie.

Good points. Adding to Cal’s suggestion, if the Rossi allows for it (I haven’t checked)...I recommend running the Pass XP32 as Pre and the Rossi as Amp.

Excellent suggestion David. This would yield 4 different signal pathway options and no doubt that each would be distinct. 
Charles 

Four pathways that will in combination fully demarcate the contributions of each preamp and amplifier. Sounds super informative. And wonderful music in all cases no doubt. Looking forward to reading about the outcomes...