Soulution amp and tubed preamp

Hello Al,
Well that makes plenty of sense! The transformer coupled Coincident would
avoid the potential wide impedance fluctuations of a capacitor coupled
preamplifier. Pap's experience isn't the odd exception after all and his
success with the Soulution amplifier is now logically understood.
Thanks,
Charles,

Hi Psag, I am sure there are higher input impedance SS amps that you could look into besides Soulution. For example, Gryphon amps are 20kohms (balanced) so you'd likely be in safer waters with your ARC preamp. Not the same character as a Soulution but do let us know what other amps you are considering. Good luck.

I haven't heard Gryphon. I heard Soulution at RMAF with Focal speakers and was impressed with the clarity and effortless presentation. But I listen to a lot of rock music and I wonder it would sound lean.

Do you have access to Vitus by any chance? Both Gryphon and Vitus are well regarded amps. I cannot say if Soulution would work for you on work, but I can understand why you are asking the question. Hence, why I suggest additional options you may wish to consider. You may also wish to consider Constellation or D'Agostino. If you like the clarity and effortlessness of the Soulution but are wondering about having more than enough 'note saturation', the D'Agostino Stereo amp is also a very nice choice.

Psag, demo a VAC Statement or even SigMK11a if looking for a tube pre for Soulution amp. It will have no problems driving it.

What necessary works doesn't mean good SQ. Last year a local audiophile demoed several tube pre for his Soulution amp but ultimately settles on Ayre KX-R. He couldn't find a VAC pre to demo ...