Are pre amps Triode?


I know power amps can be either triode,ultralinear,or pentode,however is the same true for preamps?Please educate me on this one because I know I love the Triode sound and want to know how much the preamp is involed? For example can the Pathos amps which are hybreds transistor power and tube preamps are they considered triode?,thanks,Nick
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