Ask Ron Sutherland.
But be aware that total system gain (including the sensitivity of your speakers amp and line stage) is what really matters.
herb
A friend emails Sutherland about using his VdHull and did not hear back for a month or two…
The response was something along the lines of, “It would not have been a good match when you emailed, but it is now.”
It is possible that the know what works with his preamps… in fact it is likely that he does.I would not let the opportunity to make the call pass by… but I mentioned that yesterday or the day before.