Goldpoint Passive Preamps

My experience is very different from Chazzbo. Preamps that I tried after the addition of Atma-sphere M-60 MKII.3 to my system just did not satisfy (Cary, Sonic Frontiers). The coloration in the upper mids and imaging I felt could be better moved me to a passive. The speakers are Silverline Sonata MK I which are an easy load and have great imaging.

I am using a Reference Line Preeminence 1A with a Meridian 508.24 CDP as a source. The result has been astounding. Tremendously wide soundstage, exact imaging, air on top and deep bass. Just stunning. I may never use a preamp again.

Clio09,

I'm interested to know how the Electra Print transformer volume control(TVC) stacks up against the resistor based competition. I have an S&B TVC that I love, but have never tried any other passives.

Of course, success depends entirely on source output voltage, amp input sensitivity, and impedence matching all the way around.

Entrope,

I have heard lots of good things about the Reference Line passive preamps. I missed a 1A here on Audiogon recently. I understand Scott Nixon now owns Reference Line and I sent him an email to inquire about them, but got no response. The webiste doesn't provide any information on the products either. Oh well...

Jeff,

That is an option I will look into, but only after I rule out a passive altogether.

Clio did you ever consider sending the amp back to Paul to have the Gain lowered

That could be an option

Btw do you have a picture of your D 225
I want one for myself !