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Integrated amp with preamp tubes

Hi All,

I'm curious with perhaps downsizing my Bryston 3B3 & VTL 2.5(tube) with a good quality Integrated amp. 

Question: Are there integrated amps with a tube pre inside ? Would that be called a "Hybrid" integrated ?

I really like the tube/Solid state combo. I like a little warmth with my music. I'm just kicking tires at the moment. I know many will say that separates are the best way to go, but still curious to do some research on quality Integrated amps.Probably looking at $4000usd(used)

Love to hear some input, thanks in advance.

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troutstreamnm
57 posts
 

Might look at Vincent products. They offer a variety of hybrid units and are in a reasonable price range. 

koestner
680 posts
 

McIntosh MA252 and MA352 are excellent.

infinid00
3 posts
 

I'd go with one of these:

https://www.galion-audio.com/pages/ts120

https://blackiceaudio.com/integrated-amplifers-1/p/black-ice-fusion-f35-integrated

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doyle3433
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For something a little different, check out Margules. I really enjoyed when I had an ACRH 3 hybrid. Tube input, SS output. Plenty of power and finesse, a very sweet and musical integrated. 

They are now building an ACRH 4, bigger and better?? 

If you are near Pittsburgh PA, check out Northern Audio, he's a dealer and has an excellent shop and record store. 

jl35
4,083 posts
 

The BAT VK-3000SE is terrific and has an actual tube preamp stage as opposed to a tube buffer...

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