Matching solid state amps with tube based pre amps

I have had solid state amps with tubed preamps for 35+ years.  IMHO, it’s the only way to fly. 

 For at least of thirty years I have had tubed preamps with solid state amps. Back then it was the way to have great reliability and massive power. The preamp is so important in getting the sound right. Audio Research preamps have been at the center of my system for over 40 years. I moved to a tube amp a couple of years ago. In retrospect, I wish I had done it decades ago. While more power is good… more musical is better. All of my solid state amps were designed by Pass… ARC / Pass is a good combination… as I have recently learned ARC / ARC is better… for me.

Check out Aesthetix they are Hybrid best of both worlds 

As has been previously mentioned, when combining the two, one has to be mindful of  the impedance output and input impedances. How ever, the volume issue mentioned is more likely to be a result of  a high output voltage (typical with tubes) into a high sensitivity amp (not uncommon with ss amps).