Can we use TUBE PREAMP with SS AMP ?

I've always used tubed preamps with SS amps, done right it's hard to beat. The warmth of tubes with the slam of SS. Cable selection is important, Transparent and Goertz have worked well for me. No idea how an ARC and Krell would marry up..ARC preamps aren't quite as warm as some others (my BATVK30 is much smoother and liquid than my ARC SP9 and SP14's were). In any event you can always roll tubes to get the preamp to your tastes. I've read that many feel Krell amps are somewhat sterile/bright/analytical, you may want to consider a Classe, Bryston, or BAT SS amplifier. Jeff

I use AR's LS-16 with Krell FPB-350M (previously with FPB-300)...Great match!

Tube pre gives a nice warmth and you still get the Krell (SS) Slam!

I have Classe amp and looking for Tube pre-amp, considering BAT VK-30, Sonic Frontier L2, Audio Research LS16, which one is best match with classe amp? Jeffloistarca have you use bat vk30 with classe amp, and how does it sound? Any info will be appreciate.

I also use a tube pre-amp with a SS amp and agree with above posts-- excellent combinations can be found.

Re: Goone's question: I think a SF Line 2 would VERY likely be an excellent pre-amp for the Classe' amps. The Line 2 is quite neutral (not warm or euphonic), and it should go well with the somewhat warm? sounding Classe' amps. (I've used a Line 2 for near 4 years). Cheers. Craig