going from tube preamp to solid state


just toying around with this and it might not even happen.

have a tube preamp now and while i might sell this later on and get another preamp.......have there been members that have had a tube preamp, sold it and went to a solid state preamp and kept it ?          or did you prefer the tube preamp sound and went back to it ?

maybe got a tube preamp that uses different tubes than the previous one did ?     

the preamp i have now, i like the way it sounds, but just not a fan of the 6sn7 and never really have been.   i prefer the 6922, 12au7 / 12ax7 tubes better.   

innersound300

@russ69 

 

whats wrong with the 6922 tubes ?

 

any recommendations for a solid state preamp ?    would need dual outputs.

I think you’re gonna find this tough.  I’m now going the opposite direction and switching from a SS pre to a tube pre, and I’m not expecting to be disappointed.  With the generally long tube life in most tubed preamps I can much easier embrace a tube pre relative to a tube amp.  Some tube magic is better than no tube magic is what I’m thinking, but best of luck. 

@soix 

 

and that is why i havent made a decision on this yet as i dont think its going to be an easy one.                   

with tube equipment  you can change the sound of it by trying other tubes , where with solid state, how it sounds is how it sounds.   

 

whats wrong with the 6922 tubes ?

Absolutely nothing but you said you didn't like the 6SN7 and liked the 6922 so you are sonic-ally closer to a solid state preamp. I'm an all tube guy so not sure what preamp would work for you, it might depend on the features you want/need more than pure sonics. Without knowing your system and budget, it's hard to make a recommendation. Are we $30,000 or less than $5000? 

Your question seems to assume that all tube amps sound alike and the same with solid state.  So not only is it important to discuss specific models, but as you pointed out tubes used and different speakers, power amps and personal taste will all muddy the waters.  Purchase an amp that you are interested in with the right to return for full money back, or get a local loaner.