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Tube Amps and Cabling

I am contemplating purchasing a VAC integrated tube amp to replace my solid state integrated amp -- when I can afford it. Do you have any experience with the effect of this kind of change on cabling -- from solid state to tube amp? Did your cabling sound appropriate after the change or did the change require you to replace any cables?
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jtcf
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I have found that tube amps do not do well with a heavy gage cable.16 or 14 gage is best.
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pdreher
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VAC Sigma 160i & Joseph Audio Pulsar should be an outstanding combo. I would not hesitate to pull the trigger on any VAC integrated. If funds are an issue, you should be able to find a used VAC Avatar, Avatar SE or Super for less than $4K.
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hocheye
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Try a tube pre with a solid state amp this combo works very well together.
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