I run a tube pre and SS amp in my main system. I turn preamp on,wait about 30 seconds,and then fire up the amp. I will let them simmer for about 15 minutes before sitting down to listen. That being said,it still takes at least an hour for the amp to really warm up and sound "right". YMMV.
For those of you with tube preamps and solid state power amps...
Hi everyone,
Over the last year or so, I have ventured from integrated amps into a tube pre/solid state power combo a couple of times. While the experiments didn't ultimately work out due to problems with some of the used gear that I purchased, I I came across the dilemma of needing to power down the amp before the preamp. In my experience, solid state amps always sound better after being on for a while and sound best when left on all the time. However, I obviously wouldn't leave the tube pre on all the time Is there any way around this? For example, amps that can be muted briefly while the preamp is turned off? I appreciate any input from happy owners of tube pre/SS power combos. Thanks!
Over the last year or so, I have ventured from integrated amps into a tube pre/solid state power combo a couple of times. While the experiments didn't ultimately work out due to problems with some of the used gear that I purchased, I I came across the dilemma of needing to power down the amp before the preamp. In my experience, solid state amps always sound better after being on for a while and sound best when left on all the time. However, I obviously wouldn't leave the tube pre on all the time Is there any way around this? For example, amps that can be muted briefly while the preamp is turned off? I appreciate any input from happy owners of tube pre/SS power combos. Thanks!