The only other thing I'd add to John's advice is to be aware of that if you mate a high gain power amp ( a separate issue from power rating ) to a high gain preamp, you can have too little range of effective volume control before things get too loud. It's not a fatal flaw, inline attenuators can ameliorate that with no sonic penalty. The Prima Luna's 12db is pretty middle of the road in the gain department, shouldn't be any cause for concern with the majority of amps you'd pair it with.
Amp Basics: Tube Preamp w/Solid State Power Amp.
Hi, need some basic information. How does one ensure a proper matching of a solid state power amp w/a tube preamp? The tube preamp I am considering has "low" 12db gain (PrimaLuna Prologue 3).
Does one have to be concerned with the wattage of the power amp (being too much)?
As well, what is a "class A" power amp?
Any good suggestions on a SS Power amp in the $1000-2000 price range.
Thanks, any help would be appreciated.
Does one have to be concerned with the wattage of the power amp (being too much)?
As well, what is a "class A" power amp?
Any good suggestions on a SS Power amp in the $1000-2000 price range.
Thanks, any help would be appreciated.