SS preamp with tube amp

I toying with the idea of using my Esoteric integrated as a preamp to pair up with a tube amp. I'm wondering if I will get the "tube sound" with this set up.

greginnh03-05-2017 12:42am

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charles1dad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,250 posts 03-05-2017 at 02:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Generally the output impedances of SS preamps are quite low so I suspect you'll be fine. Charles
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,557 posts 03-05-2017 at 08:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What speakers are you using?
randy-11 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,913 posts 03-05-2017 at 09:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete you will get the "tube sound" or some of it but you are doing the opposite of what most do, which is a tube pre-amp with a SS amp yes, post your speakers as that could be important
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-05-2017 at 09:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm using Aerial 7T.
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-05-2017 at 09:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm not surprised. Wouldn't be the first time I did things "back aswards"!!

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