Which preamp to build

[skaara]

I need a good preamp.. I am looking to build an Aleph P or is there a better one (x preamp?)?

Thank you

 

[BrianGT]

I don't believe the X series of pre-amps have been made, since there are no service manuals or reverse engineering attempts made in the diy community. Several people have made the Aleph P 1.7, which you can find the service manual here (r2 s/m pdf):

http://www.passlabs.com/aleph.htm

And a nice diy version here:

http://www.passdiy.com/gallery/alephp-p1.htm

It was said that this is a decent sounding pre-amp.. but build one yourself and find out.

--
Brian

 

[JoeBob]

When it comes to solid-state the Bride of Son of Zen is very highly regarded. I haven't built it myself but have heard many praise it, just search for BOSOZ on these forums.

 

[Peter Daniel]

I didn't build none, but a member of this Forum who built both claims that he prefers P1.7. Half of power supply needed too.

 

[skaara]

Is the Aleph P better than Aleph L?