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Which SS preamps will compete w/ tubes?

I have been looking for a preamp in the $2500.00 and under range. After about two weeks of looking I am more confused than before I started!!! I have a Sim titan amp and now am considering a sim P-5 preamp for music. What other preamps out there would be a good musical choice? I initially wanted tube but I am starting to get dizzy from all of the options. I do not want to be searching for a long time experimenting with tubes and dealing with replacing them. Is it worth the time and effort????
tennispro
clueless
763 posts
 
Tennis pro. All good things take a little time. What if someone put two weeks into tennis and walked away because it was to complicated or difficult?

My God! Backhand, forehand, dropshots, volleys...haven't got it in two weeks...I quit! It is par for the course that you would be confused about tubes after two weeks. I've been at it for a few years and I'm still confused.

Actually, one of nice things about tubes is the variety. And for $2500 you can get a wonderful tube pre. Some foks choose not to go tubes and that is certainly valid too.

I remain,
shubertmaniac
350 posts
 
What speakers are you using??? Some speakers are born for tubes , some for SS, some sound fine with either.
rcrump
427 posts
 
At $2,500 you will not find SS that will compete with tubes....
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
What crump? My Aleph P cost $1600. There has never been a better pre amp in my system, tube or otherwise.

Any relation to the cartoonist, H R Crump?
barnes
45 posts
 
I have McIntosh Mx 132 for preamp. It is very liquid, and gives a tube sound. Amp is Bryston. Ah Tjoeb CD (with Siemens Gold pins),and M/L Aeris I speakers.

Sounds like being there. I drive that system Hard.

I've listened to lots of other systems. Mine sounds great to me. I might try full Tube Amp some day.

Barnes
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