I'd say, whatever well executed will sound good. And "Less is More" is not always true. Recently I added a Cisco switch in between audio PC and control PC, and the set up sounds better, more to my liking. Back to this thread discussion, a very good active pre is not likely going to beat a very good passive pre (such ad the LDR). Here I think "Less is More" does work although there are additional ingredients (LDR, design, execution). In a nutshell, I think Tortuga LDR is a breakthrough with superb sound quality, remote control, upgradability, and passionate service. When mine arrives in a few days, will find out if I'm wrong.
Congratulations Morten. I think you're onto something special.