Wanted: Passive Pre

[Natara]

I'm looking for a nice passive pre that will not break the bank. I've seen all of the very cheap ones on eBay some of which look excellent value but wanted to see if anything was available on the used market first.

[Light Dependant Resistor]

If you do not mind making a few solder joints and wiring between boards then this will provide as quoted
" as being the BEST passive preamp they had ever heard "
https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/301377-2020-stereocoffee-ldr-passive-preamp-redesign/page/3/

[Natara]

What about a standard Khozmo they look very good value has anyone tried one?

[Ninanina]

Nat what about a Tisbury?

https://www.tisburyaudio.co.uk/mini-passive-preamplifier

They are just £149 brand new and Made in England

Just a thought

[Lawrence001]

I've got a Tisbury I don't use, the only thing is I can't get hold of it for a few weeks!

[Ninanina]

Maybe pm him Lawrence

[high.spirits]

Nat what about a Tisbury?

https://www.tisburyaudio.co.uk/mini-passive-preamplifier

They are just £149 brand new and Made in England

Just a thought

Another vote for the Tisbury

[scotty38]

If you want a nice one have a word with Ant of BTE Designs, he’ll build whatever you want, number of inputs, number of outputs, type of pot, type of switch blah blah. I had one from him built in olive wood to match my audio note speakers :lol:

Let me know if you want his details.

[shaman]

If you want a nice one have a word with Ant of BTE Designs, he’ll build whatever you want, number of inputs, number of outputs, type of pot, type of switch blah blah. I had one from him built in olive wood to match my audio note speakers :lol:

Let me know if you want his details.
Another vote for Ant. Makes quality passive preamps and turntable restorations at very reasonable prices
https://bte-designs.weebly.com

[scotty38]

Yep, he did my G99 too...

[Mikeandvan]

Little Bear passive off Ebay, £25 delivered from China!

[rubber duck]

Nat I have a BTE passive, 3 inputs, two outputs, Dale stepped attenuator. Please PM if interested.

[tapid]

Bought an immaculate Audio Synthesis pro passion passive recently on a bit of a whim. Glad I did its added a lot to my system ( quad 909 ), or should I say its added nothing ;)

[TonyRoma]

Hi, i have one of these, 3 weeks old and used once, yours for £30 inc. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Stereo-Passive-Preamp-for-Amplifier-Active-Speaker-Lossless-Volume-Control/273808836595?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[hifinutt]

Bought an immaculate Audio Synthesis pro passion passive recently on a bit of a whim. Glad I did its added a lot to my system ( quad 909 ), or should I say its added nothing ;)

read a review not too long ago , that pre amp trounced most of the others costing a great deal more .

[Natara]

Nat I have a BTE passive, 3 inputs, two outputs, Dale stepped attenuator. Please PM if interested.

Pm'd you Jeff.

[Natara]

Hi, i have one of these, 3 weeks old and used once, yours for £30 inc. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Stereo-Passive-Preamp-for-Amplifier-Active-Speaker-Lossless-Volume-Control/273808836595?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Thanks Tony but I already have a Tisbury so was looking for an upgrade over that.

[Natara]

read a review not too long ago , that pre amp trounced most of the others costing a great deal more .


As always thanks hifinut. I've looked up this pre and the manufacturer states a power amp of at least 20K is needed I have a Quad Elite QSP on approval which is only 10K.

[Natara]

Hi Jeff
Tried pm ing you but your box is full. If your BTE is compatible with a power amp that has an input impedance of just 10K then I'm intersted please pm me.


Nat I have a BTE passive, 3 inputs, two outputs, Dale stepped attenuator. Please PM if interested.

[zzag]

I've been using a Little bear for a few months now. It is fantastic value for money and for a small outlay you will be able to see if the passive route is for you and for under £30.

[rubber duck]

Hi Jeff
Tried pm ing you but your box is full. If your BTE is compatible with a power amp that has an input impedance of just 10K then I'm intersted please pm me.

Sorry, inbox now cleared. Sending PM now

[tapid]

read a review not too long ago , that pre amp trounced most of the others costing a great deal more .
Yup, considering the price of some of these modern exotic pre amps to find something like the pro passion for a few 100 squid is a wonderful thing me thinks
Good luck with the search Nat :)

[Natara]

I’ve now ordered a custom built passive from Anthony @ BTE designs it is as follows.

Base unit
Silver wiring
Tkd 2cp2511 mechanical volume
2x inputs
1x variable output
1x fixed output

Great value for money and built to fit my pre and my budget!