Passive Pre - No Regrets?

Gmood1,
I had a PLC, I heard it for the first couple of days and loved it...certain details were better, so I bought it from a friend, two weeks later I started to notice a lot of things were missing...bass, attack, detail altoghehter, there was probably some impedance problem because it really didnt sound good...we tried it in 3 different systems with similar results, once I noticed the drawbacks I cold hear them all the time in any system.

Anyway, I am glad it is working out for you, enjoy!!!

All the Best

Thanks Jsadurni ,
From what I've read so far..the PLC is slightly different in configuration from a TVC like the K&K, Bent, Django, Music First and so on. I would try a different version before you give up competely.

Good listening

Yesterday I ordered the Placette Remote Volume Control with a 30-day trial. From my discussion with Guy, it seems the impedance issues are ideal for a passive approach. I'm very interested to see if it betters my CAT Pre, not only is it $7,000 cheaper, but no tubes to "worry" about (except for the 22 in my CAT amp). I'm glad I'll have both on hand to A/B, if the Placette proves to be better or as good, it really would be an eye opener. Thanks for all you input (no pun intended). Oh, and if it works, I'll probably be posting the CAT for sale here at Audiogon.

Wait a while before selling the CAT. Go back to it after two weeks.

Pubul57,

Please give us your opinion of the Placette vs. the Cat after you've had time to evaluate and compare.