Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
Hi All,
I’ve been driving my Devore O96s with a Leben CS-600x, and it been good. Ok a lark I ordered a Bottlehead 300b preamp and amp. I received the preamp first and ran that through the Leben. It was revelatory. The sound was open, imaging was better, and it had an immersive quality it didn’t have before. I received the amp and it pales in comparison to the Bottlehead Leben combo.
This has raised the question about what an every better preamp could do. Do you have any suggestions for a preamp that might make the Leben even more magical?
Thank you!
Interesting thread - I've had some of the same thoughts. I've played with thought of adding either a Leben RS-100-U or a Yamamoto CA-04, so I'm looking forward to hearing what's being suggested. A question: I wonder if the preamp stage is completely bypassed or still active too. |
@lak i really like the Bottlehead preamp. Maybe I should stay with it. It was relatively cheap and bested the preamp section of the Leben. But as an audiophile the little voice always starts asking questions. |
@blackbag20 great suggestions. I’ve often thought about Backert. I’ve heard so many good things. ARC is another great idea. Any suggestions for model? I’m thinking about Shindo. Heard good things about synergy with Leben and Devore. Also curious about VAC and Audible Illusions. I’ll do some reading. Much appreciated! M |
@jasonbourne71 thank you. I’ve had no exposure to ML, but you’ve got me curious! What do you like about ML? |
@kasperbergholt 2 great suggestions. I’ll look at the Leben preamps. And I’ll do some reading about Yamamoto. What do you like about that maker? I have not checked to see about the tone and balance functions when in preamp mode. I’ll check in the next couple of days and report back. |
