Although I am a 100% tube amp person, a tube preamp and especially so with tone controls into a SS power amp will sound great. A tip: use new JJ E83cc for 12AX7s available at Amazon. 12AU7 use Brimar tall plate (ebay), 6SL7use 6SU7 Tong Sol and 6SN7s use Sylvania 6SN7GTA.
Im looking for the next upgrade. I'm not real sure which way I want to go Help!
I am currently running ML ESL 11A's powered by a Parasound JC5 source is a Linn DSM Majik streamer. I am also using the streamer as a pre amp. From here I am all over the map. I am thinking about a dedicated tube pre amp. I am also looking at a new amp Gryphon has sparked my interest big time in particular the Mephisto. I have also drank the kool aid with Rel Line array subs. I'm SO CONFUSED as I want it all by yesterday.
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+1 @jerryg123 +1 @knotscott OP- the room and setup will determine AT LEAST 50% of the sound quality you will hear. Always dial in those first, THEN buy different gear if you feel you must. |
and +1 @fstein |
The Don Sachs pre I mentioned earlier is amazingly still available and actually dropped in price to $2250. Also there’s one in the cheaper metal case for only $1500. I’d take either of these over a PrimaLuna in a heartbeat, but that’s me.
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