Tube vs Solid state for Preamp

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Running audible illusions L3 preamp. into (jumpers removerd) Krell 350 mcx in a Biamped arrangement.

Would going solid state be an upgrade in Lowend control of the krell

hiend204-30-2024 6:38pm

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audiotroy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,601 posts 04-30-2024 at 06:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No the krell amp on tubes can be glorious iwould upgrade to a balanced tube preamp zesto makes incredible balanced tube preamps Dave and Troy AUDIO INTELLECT NJ
knotscott Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 814 posts 04-30-2024 at 09:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’d consider some tube rolling with the AI before giving up that preamp.
jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,677 posts 04-30-2024 at 10:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Definitely stay with tubes if a Krell 350 watt amp can't do low end it's on the amp not your preamp. Are there better tube preamps than the AI? Sure do you have a budget in mind?
jayctoy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,740 posts 04-30-2024 at 10:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Backert preamp as superb.

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