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Best PreAmp with HT pass-thru?

Could use recommendations for a good preamp unit to take the next step up in 2 channel performance.Currently running an Arcam 7SE CDP into a B&K AVR202 reciever, to Odyssey Stratos monos, to Totem Forest floorstanders with SVS 25-31PC sub filling in the bottom. Monoblocks are still breaking-in but I already know the resolution produced from the B&K is lacking. Thinking of a unit in the 2k ballpark. Am a little leary of full passive pres for what I've read in possible diminished dynamics and ultimate loudness. (Totems are only 87 dB rated.) Ideas? Thanks all.
tvc15
soix
2,133 posts
 
If you're looking for absolute transparency I'd also recommend the Adcom GFP-750(see Stereophile, www.soundstage!.com, and www.stereotimes.com for reviews), which can be run passive or active. Another solid state unit you might consider is the new McCormack RLD-1 that really does a nice job combining the virtues of both tubes and solid state(see www.soundstage!.com). If you're considering tubes, in addition to those mentioned above there is also Rogue Audio. All excellent units with HT pass throughs that really will come down to personal taste and system interaction. Best of luck.

Tim
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tok20000
608 posts
 
Sonic Frontiers SF3SE & SF2SE preamps have HT pass throughs. Used you can find a 2SE in your range.
Peace. Keith
sutts
668 posts
 
I also have Totem's (Mani-2), and used the ARC LS-16 in a combo 2-ch/HT system with excellent results (I actually preferred it to the more $$ LS-25).
davewavaolcom
193 posts
 
Pass Labs x-0 ($8k) has a pass thru. x-1 and x-2 do not.
supakit
18 posts
 
Vader007....! My BAT also have the same crackling noise when it's in HT pass through. I believe that when we use HT pass-through, the preamp is set to a very high volume thus make us here the noise from tubes. The noisy your tubes in music mode, the worst sound in HT pass-through.
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