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Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?

Greetings!

I’ve seen some folks using Tube Preamps with Solid State Am ps. I’m thinking of doing that with my system as part of an incremental change. I currently have a Parasound P5 preamp with a Parasound A21 driving Klipsch Cornwall 4’s. Will a decent / good Tube Preamp really make a difference in my sound? I enjoy what I have now but really want to experience Tubes in my system. Thanks!
bigjohn9095
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arcticdeth
1,572 posts
 
Tube pre and ss amp is great!

  Tubes smooth out the sound and add some distortion which adds depth, and soul

enjoy
chorus
976 posts
 
You are on the right path. Continue.


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keithc
20 posts
 
I'm running a LTA MicroZotl preamp with a First Watt F7 and have had amazing results compared to my old Primaluna Evo 300 integrated.

More bass extension and slam while still retaining some of that tube texture and sweetness in the midrange.

Even with my 99db sensitive Klipsch Forte III's everything is dead quiet when idle.
scowler1
55 posts
 
I endorse the concept wholeheartedly. Have used a Passlabs X-250
ss amp with an Audio Research Ref1 tube preamp for about 20 years of beautiful sound.
lukaske
307 posts
 
I had an Audio Note M5 as preamp, with a Gamut 200i poweramp:it was delicious!. Now I have the Ear acute (tube) cd-payer , with the Daniël Hertz M6L as préamp (transistor) and the Wavac m805 ( tube monoblocks). As Speakers:the Ilumnia Magister. De sounds is very natural, holographic,detailful. “Heaven on Earth”. But always taking Into account the space and acoustics of your listening room. Of course,you have to find the “best match” for you! Enjoy your music!!!
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