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Tube preamp recommendations for Pass X260.8 monos

Hi all, I just got a new-to-me pair of Pass Labs X260.8 monoblocks. I’m interested in shopping around for a tube preamp to pair with them, and am curious of your general thoughts. I’m not sure of a budget just yet, but I know I’ll want something commensurate in build quality, performance, and yes… beauty. I’m pretty sure I can guess a few of your responses, but I’d love to see if something I haven’t considered shows up. Thanks in advance!

aorigoni
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twoleftears
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Backert Rhythm 1.3.

Or Rogue RP-9.

testrun
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+1 for Cary SLP-05

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ditusa
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Atma-Sphere MP-3. See below:

Mike

http://www.atma-sphere.com/en/mp-3.html

aorigoni OP
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@soix i don’t mind a little bit of tube warmth, but I’d rather it lean more toward neutral than overdone. 

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mbmi
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This one is being compared to Preamps 3-4 times it's price.....One reviewer said it "was the best pre he's ever heard...period ".  AUDIO gd Vacuum HE-1 XLR Fully balanced .with 10 Russian military grade tubes. It's made in China and it's a sweetheart...$4K...talk to Wally @ Underwood.

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