Tube Pre for Digital Amp

Audible Illusions 3 pre-amp with PS Audio HCA-2 amp has displaced my Threshold amp.

Rockhead uses a Suprtek Syrah with his Spectron... I think he really likes that combo.

KR4 & Shamburg...

Im sure this pertains to Dmason's question also.
I know it will would be pretty cheap to buy a used
tubed pre and try it out but im intrested to hear
your opinions...

By putting tubes in front of the EVO/S did you lose anything as far as detail, speed...ect. The analogy im thinking would be like putting a 50 lb sand bag on the back of the finest tuned athlete... for instance a Barry Sanders if you havent seen him run(im sure you have) he's the perfect balance of quickness, speed, peripheral vision, dynamic power and grace. Stop and start on a dime and give you change back.. cha-ching!
I would say that is exactly how i would describe my EVO6.
Would one lose any of that?

Thanks,
Steve

Hey Voodoochile:

Good question. Personally, I've always favored tubed pre-amps for what they deliver in terms of spatiality and bloom. Coupled with a detailed, fast, and muscular amplifier like the eVos–and you get sounds that's detailed and smooth with being etched.

But: I've heard the Bel Canto PRE (which is solid state) makes a great match with the eVos.

Shamburg,

Thanks for reply... I think i will give the tub-pre
a shot can always put SS back in. If its workin for
you guys it should work for me.

Im happy already but as you know the quest is never
over!!!!

Steve