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Tube Preamps that work well with SS amps?

I'm looking for a tube preamp after years of strictly SS. My amps will remain SS. Which tube preamp(s) in your experience mated well with a SS amp? I'm trying to avoid the odd phenomenon where tube preamp + SS amp = slow, soggy sound in spite of benign impedance characteristics

greg7
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rixthetrick
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@rajugsw 
the PS Audio - BHK Signature Preamplifier is a very good pre by the way.
It uses valves in the input stage I believe?

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fbgbill
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McIntosh C2600 and McIntosh MC611 mono blocks. Never slow or soggy...!

facten
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Modwright LS100 pre with Modwright KWA100SE; need more power KWA150SE

bondmanp
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McIntosh C220 into an Arion Audio S500.  Even with a 15 foot run of IC between them, I get great, non-soggy sound. But it's not earbleed bright, either, thank goodness.

avanti1960
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Cary Audio SLP 05 driving a Pass Labs XA25.  Perfect match and wonderful sound.  

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