The new Channel Islands Audio passive attenuator PLC-1 is now shipping. I am tempted to upgrade from my VPC-2 because of the added convenience of remote volume control and the need of extra line inputs. One day even the HT passthru feature might come in handy.
The PLC-1 costs $900. For about twice that much, very decent active pre-amps can be had. So:
What would be the benefits, especially regarding sound quality, of a solid state active pre-amp under $2000 over a passive line stage?
(Here I should say that I am not interested in tubes or hybrids, and that my line output levels are more than high enough to drive a passive stage.)
The PLC-1 costs $900. For about twice that much, very decent active pre-amps can be had. So:
What would be the benefits, especially regarding sound quality, of a solid state active pre-amp under $2000 over a passive line stage?
(Here I should say that I am not interested in tubes or hybrids, and that my line output levels are more than high enough to drive a passive stage.)