Eico HF81 vs. PAS2

[javelin79]

Eico HF85 vs. PAS2

Hi Aker's just a quick question. My first PAS2 is up and running. Thank you for the help. I am going to upgrade it slightly. My question is as far as stock performance which preamp yields the best tonal quality and performance.

 

[joeriz]

The Eico HF-81 is an integrated amp, not a preamp. Maybe you're thinking of the HF-85...?

Joe

 

[javelin79]

okay the HF-85. Sorry typo.

 

[joeriz]

There was this thread a while back. This is typical of what I've seen over the years. Somes likes da one, and somes likes da other.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=33051

I've never had an HF-85 but have a PAS-3x that I like just fine.

Joe

 

[NOSValves]

If used with an amplifier with input level controls or a pretty high input sensitivity rating the HF-85 in good working order will handily trounce the Pas preamp in my opinion. But neither really floats my boat....