My favorite tube pre/solid state power combo would be the ARC Reference 2 Mk.II with Linn Klimax (solos or twin) amplification. This is an extremely good, synergistic combo. Not cheap, but with current used prices, not out of reach either. If you want to save a little, go with the ARC LS-25 Mk.II and Klimax Twin stereo amp. With clean lines and compact size, the Linn gear has a high WAF.
Favorite SS amp/Tube preamp combo
As I am getting closer to abandoning HT and moving back into the 2 channel arena, I am wondering what people like for their systems. My speakers are Dali Euphonia MS4's which I will be keeping. A good friend is not a huge fan of the McIntosh gear I am considering. Says that for the $$ that I can do better for SS amps. So now the quandry begins. I would do tube mono blocks but have some space and WAF considerations, so back to a stereo amp. I think that to add some warmth of tubes in the form of a preamp would do the trick nicely.
Any and all recommendations would be welcomed.
Good Listening,
Steve Bachman
Any and all recommendations would be welcomed.
Good Listening,
Steve Bachman
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