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Silver Pioneer and Tubes???

Hello,

I would greatly appreciate any guidance from the folks in this forum who can provide advice regarding an appropriate way to integrate tubes into a vintage silver Pioneer system.

Specifically, my components include a SX-1280 receiver, SA-9500II and SA-8500II amps, and a PL-530 turntable. Speakers include a pair of JBL L65�s and L300�s. I primarily listen to classic rock all on vinyl. As you can see I haven�t left the 1970�s�

Anyway, I�m considering a venture into tubes; however, I understand a high-end tube amp with ample wpc would be needed to drive the power-hungry L300�s. Since budget is a consideration, I�m considering going with a tube pre-amp using the SA-9500II or SA-8500II supplying the power.

Would a vintage Dynaco PAS tube pre-amp or more contemporary model such as a Jolida Fusion would be a good choice considering the components I currently have? Would a tube pre-amp add that much more to this system�s performance or would the change be negligible?

All opinions and recommendations are eagerly welcomed and appreciated.

Thank you,
reo_442
plato
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I think you'd probably be better off going with a more modern tube piece like a Jolida or Primaluna, etc.

The Dyna PAS is musical but sloppy, which you may like but the sound is very dated in my view.

You are not likely to gain in technical performance but you may gain a lot in musicality and a more relaxed type of sound... which is why so many folks are into tubes. Oh, the organic timbral hues!

Happy New Gear!
reo_442 OP
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Thank you Plato for the recommendation as it is very helpful..!
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