Not really. If you're using a low output MC, your phono pre may need to apply 60dB of gain, maybe even more than that, before the signal is strong enough to be sent on to any active linestage. No preamp without a dedicated MC phono input can deal with tiny signals like that, regardless of whether its active or passive. The reason why preamps in general are starting to fall out of favor is that fewer and fewer people need to be able to switch among 4 or 5 analog sources. Multiple sources are now being handled by the DAC, which may also have its own volume control. Actives still definitely have their uses though. A passive pre that can handle 7 inputs, a tape loop, and drive SE and balanced out simultaneously like the 326 I don't think would be possible.
Krell sounded more like that in the 90s.
Are you guys trying to get ohhgourami to commit suicide? This is online bullying.
How is it bullying or am I just interpting wrong...Anyhoo, if op wants try passive he can and if he likes krell amps, that's awesome too. We have different likes. I use nothing but crown amps nowadays and I know there is still fair share of opinions on them which is fine to me. I just would suggest to op that some power amps require more then 2v especially for lower impedance drives for amp to truly reach full output especially if they have monstrous output and most high output amps can take a signal of +22dbu which is bout 9v RMS.most amps rated input is at 1khz only for full output with it's 1.4v sensitivity so sometimes passives are not ideal. You also have it's impedance and cable capatience(can't spell, sorry) that can have affect on both extreme ends of the fr.
