Preamp to mate with Pass 30.5

I like Conrad Johnson tube preamps with my 30.5 and 100.5's. I started with their CT-5, then ACT 2.2 and now their ART 2 and 3. I haven't heard but feel confident in recommending their older Premiere 16 and 17 if budget is a concern.

These are very pure in design: Just one gain stage, pure class A, no negative feedback and no cathode follower.

If I hadn't found these, the Joule would be on my short list.

Buy a used Pass Labs X1 or Xono (for phono)!

You will not regret it!

My Joule-Electra LA-300ME is absolutely silent. Plus you can have unity gain with it.

Regarding somebody's complain that J-E (what model?) is too smooth so its boring - it could or could not be with LA-150 and very early LA-300. Now, LA-300/450 have sparkiling (and very extended) silky highs which make sound even more exiting (for me).

BAT REX is very good too but not better then LA-300 and LA-450!

Hello All.,

Can Pls update me the retail price for LA300 & 450.
Here in my region there no dealer. Thanks.

Hello Rabbani,

Its the best to call Joule-Electra directly; they may have some demo or "B" stuff...you never know unless you ask.