Tubeyist sounding Pre-amp?

What pre-amp has the most tubey sound?

I don't even car if it HAS tubes - I just want that sound - it can use MOSFETs for all I care.

Thx

randy-1112-09-2016 12:03am

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lowrider57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,397 posts 12-09-2016 at 06:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What amp are you using? Balanced or SE?
lowrider57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,397 posts 12-09-2016 at 08:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The real "tubey" sound comes from a tube amp based system. However, there are many preamps that can provide tube flavor when combined with the right SS amp. Good synergy and compatable specs between the two components are important. PrimaLuna, CJ, Atma-sphere, Cary are some possible preamps. Balanced or SE?
mitch4t Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,602 posts 12-09-2016 at 10:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete . The Audio Research Reference 1 is verrry tubey.
kalali Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,977 posts 12-09-2016 at 01:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I assume verrrry tubey means more forward sounding midrange and vocals. Close enough?