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Integrated tube amp vs Tube amp?

My first foray into tubes. Does it make sense to get an integrated tube amp if I have a tube preamp ? I have a McIntosh C2700 now. Should I just look for a straight tube amp to pair with the McIntosh? Do I get an integrated tube amp and use it’s preamp ? I guess I am asking will I get more performance ,for my money, by getting just tube amp?

tooth2th
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rocray
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If it were me,I would get a tube amp.  If you’re going to get an integrated,sell the pre.  You’re pre would more than likely pair nicely with a Mac tube amp. Just the peanut gallery chiming in. 

knotscott
903 posts
 

I suppose it depends on the particular amps in question, but since you have a tube preamp I'd be inclined to lean toward a straight tube amp.

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astolfor
317 posts
 

What is your budget?

There are a lot of options…

 

chorus
976 posts
 

Tube pre with SS amp is a champ!!!

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