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Tubed preamp with Krell KSA 150 amp?

I am planning on selling my Audio Research LS3b (ss) pre and trying a tubed pre, possibly a BAT, Aesthetix,modwright, etc.
Any input would be appreciated...I have heard/read that some of the Krell amps need to be tweaked (dc?) to be compatible with a tubed pre.
Thanks,
pjnad
pjnad
pjnad OP
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Sgr,
a bit out of my price range...but I'm sure that it would. Did you have any issues mating tubes with your krell 250's?
knghifi
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All I've used with my Krell KSA100s, FPB300 and FPB600 are tube preamps and never had any problems. The only issue I encountered is some tube preamp output impedance is too high and as a result, sound is dull and lacking LF/HF.

If you like MW, Dan is having a LS 100 preamp tour so you can audition before purchase. I think it's 6sn7 base so lots of tube rolling options. You can get more info on AC. Also there are several MW 36.5 on Agon that are reasonably priced.
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sgr
689 posts
 
I have not experienced any problems with tubes and Krells. They seem to work great together.
pjnad OP
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"Knghifi
All I've used with my Krell KSA100s, FPB300 and FPB600 are tube preamps and never had any problems. The only issue I encountered is some tube preamp output impedance is too high and as a result, sound is dull and lacking LF/HF."

what # would that be? I am looking at a modwright now (swl 9.ose signature) and I believe that the output is at 600 ohms...
thanks,
paul
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