I’ve run various tube preamps into Class D amps and consider Class D just like any other solid state amp wrt compatibility with a tube preamp or linestage.
I had the matching set of battery powered pre and power amps from Veloce Audio (LS-1 pre and Saetta hybrid monoblocks with 6h30 tubes and Hypex power module), also run tube preamps with PS Audio M700s. Never had an issue. I think Class D has come a long way since the early days. I’d like to try a GaN Class D next up, maybe one from Atma-Sphere.
Tube Pre/ Class D Amp - Who has done it?
Open forum for those who have actually tried this. Really curious to know who has been happy, or maybe unhappy, with a tube preamp driving a Class D amplifier?
Of course, tube pre with a solid state amp is a classic pairing for hard to drive speakers, especially ESL's. This is a little different. I'm really curious to know what pres and Class D amps have had great synergy.
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