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Preamp to Integrated amp hookup

I would love to have the best, or the most I can get, from SS and tube. Could I hook up a tube preamp to my YBA Passion Intgegre, and if so, what is the way I can do it? And, if this wasn't enough questions; what tube pre would you suggest that will bring me as close to the SET sound I would like to have without going pure SET? Thanks in advance, warren :)
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aball
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You can only hook up a preamp to your YBA if the YBA has an "amp in" jack. The only integrateds I know with such jacks are the McIntosh MA6500 and MA6900 so I believe you are out of luck there.

However, the new Passion has a "pre out" which if yours does too, you can hook up a tube amp to it and use the YBA as a preamp only. That would get you your tube sound for sure.

The tubiest tube pre I have heard is the Cary SLP98 - or at least it was in the most golden-colored system I have yet to hear, played with the Cary V12, Cary cdp and Tannoy speakers.

I can't believe Warren is thinking of selling his Passion! Change indeed! ;)

Arthur
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warrenh OP
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Aball, Raytheprinter has my Caravelles. Can't do the preamp. Does have a pre out, but no amp in. I want the tube pre. There always a way, but not this one. thanks, warren
s7horton
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I think that the recomendation of a tubed power amp is a good one. You will still have the best of both worlds. Pick one that has a good resale value, so that you could dump it if need be.

Better yet, just hang on to the passion and try it with the new speakers. Who knows, it may be what you were looking for.
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