Initially I bought this pre-amp for use with active speakers. Excellent at that. Shortly after that, I bought the accompanying Audiophonics Hypex nCore power amplifier. The combination has now replaced my integrated A/B class amplifier, costing only a fraction of the integrated amplifier. Wish I would have known earlier.
The pre-amplifier has a solid build, with equally solid RCA, XLR and power connections at the back. It's a simple layout, very well executed. The trigger option makes me happy and lazy at the same time.
The sound is, well, indistinguishable. Like there is no pre-amplifier in the signal chain. I really dig that.
If you're looking for a straightforward pre-amplifier or for the combination with a power amplifier, then do not hesitate. Very reasonably priced and very well executed. Listen to your ears, regardless of the price. Recommended!