Help with a Passive Preamp

Thanks for your comments!
Given the fact that I had the chance to listen to "The Truth" preamp for several hours in my system, kinda of gave it the upper hand. However, all the units that I mentioned seemed to have good reviews.
I guess my final concern is; does my Sutherland 20/20 have enough gain? I'm not a loud listener.

I have lusted after the TOL XLR Tortuga except that requires a separate dac and the associated ancillaries= $$$$$. I am quite happy with my Audio Alchemy DDP-1 DAC/PRE+ PS 5, both can be found for ~ $1200 used


I had/loved a Hattor dual mono passive when I was using my Oppo 105 direct outs, but had an impedance mismatch with my then class D amps. I could have had the gain module sent to me (~ $400), but I was not willing to play tech

hth

What is the gain on the Sutherland? What is the output of the cartridge that you use? What is the input sensitivity of the power amp? What is the sensitivity of your speakers?  All of these will play a factor if a passive preamp will work in your system!

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The Sutherland's highest gain setting is 64db..the Benz Ruby 3h is .7mv.