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Preamp recommedations for Pass Labs XA-100.5

I am wondering if any of the members can offer any suggestions regarding preamplifier choices that pair well with Pass Labs XA-100.5 monoblocks. The obvious choice would be to use one of the Pass Labs preamps but I would love to entertain suggestions of different brands as well. I plan to use balanced (XLR) interconnects. The speakers are Dali Euphonia MS4 and the source is Resolution audio Cantata music center. Opinions from members with personal experience with any of the XA series amps are welcome.
Thanks!
apdoc2004
danielk141
489 posts
 
I've had the Pass Aleph P, X1, and XP-10.
I now have the XP-20. I'll admit it. I like Pass preamps.
There's an XP-20 on Audiogon right now. If you buy it for $5500.00, you can listen & flip it for what you paid, if you're not happy.
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hew
159 posts
 
Agree with Erndog. Best preamp is no preamp. I drive my XA30.5 direct using 64-bit internal volume of Jriver MC17. Even my Passion Audio Synthesis passive was colored in comparison. If all digital sources, I'd at least try direct before spending the money.
tango_tilingo
47 posts
 
Erndog, thanks for letting me know that I was in the wrong Thread, my question to you is I have a
Sim Audio Moon power Amp and I would like to know if the Audio Research SL 27 Pre- Amp would be a good
match for, it thanks in advance Erndog. Tango.
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