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Tube preamp for pass labs ?

I recently bought a brand new Pass Labs x250.8. It seems to be finally broke in after about 800 hours. I’m using a good preamp, the BAT VK-33se. I’m curious what other tube preamps others are using with this amp? 
one thing I did was bought inexpensive Wireworld stratus power cables on Sale for $116 shipped brand new for amp, preamp, dac, and server. They seem to have helped settle my system down quite a bit. I really like these inexpensive cords. 
but, again what tube preamps are you owners of the 250.8 using?

TIA for any info given. 
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tricon_dave
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Another fan of Aric Audio and Pass Labs.  I used the Aric Motherlode XL with my Pass X260.8 and XA60.8 amps.  I loved the sound so much that I now use Aric tube amps as well. Great build quality, sound, and customer service.

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rocray
1,448 posts
 

And one more nomination for Aric Audio. I have his Motherlode II paired with a First Watt J2. In my secondary system I have an older Aric Audio Unlimited paired with a First Watt F5. Both systems put a smile on my ears day after day.  Aric is really great to work with. 

mesch
3,519 posts
 

@maxdukecapone  Which ones did you purchase?

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maxdukecapone
62 posts
 

@mesch 

The motherlode XL and Custom 300B Pset

My plan is to have the motherland go to both the 300B and my Luxman M10X.

At least until I decide the M10X is not needed.😁

garynospamm
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I have a VAC Signature MkII SE with my PassLabs X250.8 driving B&W 803D4's

 

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