Which preamp to go with pass labs x150.8

@runwell  what is a top hifi system, if you are talking about systems at hifi shows of course you won't see that combo, most of the top amp manufacturers make their own preamps, so they are going to stick to the topology they know best, even if a tube preamp with solid state amp would sound better they aren't going to admit it or use it instead of their own design.

When you have no idea,and you are that thinking of others,right?

@runwell What the hell are you even talking about?

I do not suggest a tube preamp with any SS amplifier,as it is not a good match.

What are you even basing this insane statement on?  Many, many people here find combining a tube pre with a solid state amp to be the best of both worlds.  Again I say you’ve got absolutely no idea what you’re talking about and just spewing out mindless crap with no factual basis whatsoever.

Agree with @soix 

Love my Backert tube pre with a Pass XA30.8.