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Tube Pre-Amp with Solid State Amp?

I am building out a second sound room in my office which will be for music only. I am starting with Kef 104/2 for speakers. I plan to add either an integrated or pre-amp/amp with a turntable and CD player. The question is, a lot of folks say/think the preamp is the heart and sole of a system, should I go tube preamp with solid state amp? It seems tube amps can be more of a hassle. Just wanted folk's opinions.
danlalane
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
The most important consideration in a tube pre/solid state amp combo is impedance matching.

A lot of folks are wrong by the way.

The heart and soul of a system is the speaker not the preamp.
ajackson1
156 posts
 
Impedance, Impedance, Impedance matching is the key word when matching tube pre and ss amp.

Use pre(out) to amp(in) impedance matching ratio 10:1; better 20:1

Good luck
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
I would not be too concerned about the extant SS versus tube debate. I have found an equal number of pres in both technology camps that I have enjoied. There are also high and low output impedance pres in both camps. In the end, give yourself a budget, and try out a few devices, and keep an open mind. G.
tgyeti
84 posts
 
The heart and soul of the system is the music.
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ihcho
612 posts
 
Use pre(out) to amp(in) impedance matching ratio 10:1; better 20:1

Shouldn't it be 1:10 (or 1:20)?
My Rogue pre amp has 350 ohm (output impedance) and Linn power amp has 4700 ohm (input impedance).
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