best sub $1000 amp to mate with tube preamp

needing some power for inefficient two ways. thinking parasound halo a23 right now. recommendations welcome.

djwilbourn01-22-2007 4:22am

djwilbourn OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 42 posts 01-25-2007 at 12:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete sounds like the mccormack or odyssey would be my ticket, either one a better value dollar wise?
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rotarius Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 431 posts 01-25-2007 at 02:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IIRC, the Odyssey has pretty low input impedance, may not be a good match for a tube pre. The Mccormack sensitivity can also be an issue. Really, the Bryston 4B-ST is a fine amp, don't overlook it.
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ferrari Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 617 posts 01-25-2007 at 06:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you can find a good used Musical Design D 140 or D 150B,would be an excellent choice to work very well with a tube preamp. Plus John Hillig is always available to answer whatever concerns you may have. These are some of the most musical power amps I have heard.