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Tube Home Theater PreAmp?

What choices do we have for a tube preamp with DD and DTS home theater preamp? I want the best of both worlds for Home theater and 2 channel stereo vinyl. I know that Cary Audio has a new home theater preamp but I beleive thats all solid state. ANy recomendations?
Help is greatly appreciated.
stylinlp_38
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kjweisner
293 posts
 
I think that Fosgate is building an all tube surround pre-amp, but have no first-hand experience.
hemihorn
44 posts
 
This is about the only one I have seen tube home theater preamp.
http://www.fosgateaudionics.com/products/FAP-V1.asp
yipean
42 posts
 
Conrad Johnson has the MET1 multichannel enhanced triode preamplifier. That might be an option for you.
elevick
2,638 posts
 
Have you thought about one of the mods on DVD's for 5 channel tube?
sugarbrie
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Get the 2 channel tube preamp you like that has a pass-through for a separate HT processor. Only then will you really have the best of both worlds.

Many high-end companies will add a processor loop by special order, so don't assume any tube preamp won't work. Check with the company or a dealer first.

I am a Blue Circle distributor, so if you would like information on their tube preamps let me know. (Yes a processor loop is available on all models).
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