Soulution amp and tubed preamp

Hi Psag, I am sure there are higher input impedance SS amps that you could look into besides Soulution. For example, Gryphon amps are 20kohms (balanced) so you'd likely be in safer waters with your ARC preamp. Not the same character as a Soulution but do let us know what other amps you are considering. Good luck.

I haven't heard Gryphon. I heard Soulution at RMAF with Focal speakers and was impressed with the clarity and effortless presentation. But I listen to a lot of rock music and I wonder it would sound lean.

Do you have access to Vitus by any chance? Both Gryphon and Vitus are well regarded amps. I cannot say if Soulution would work for you on work, but I can understand why you are asking the question. Hence, why I suggest additional options you may wish to consider. You may also wish to consider Constellation or D'Agostino. If you like the clarity and effortlessness of the Soulution but are wondering about having more than enough 'note saturation', the D'Agostino Stereo amp is also a very nice choice.

Psag, demo a VAC Statement or even SigMK11a if looking for a tube pre for Soulution amp. It will have no problems driving it.

What necessary works doesn't mean good SQ. Last year a local audiophile demoed several tube pre for his Soulution amp but ultimately settles on Ayre KX-R. He couldn't find a VAC pre to demo ...

Hi

That`s great news about the Coincident being able to drive a
a low impendace input poweramp. I`m planing to use mine with a 10.000 Ohm input amp and I have been worried about a missmatch.Very much appriciated. Thanks Al and Charles.
I read everything that you both write, and learn a lot.
My system has been down for 7 months now, but I´ll be back enjoying Music in a couple of weeks when my new source and amp arrives.

Cheers