Thanks Timwat, Justin and all--I really appreciate your suggestions--even the ones pointing me to season tickets-very clever.
I had to start somewhere--I guess what seemed possible intuitively with my limited knowledge has been clarified. I had not considered the Maggie's. Thanks.
If I persist in obtaining a tube preamp such as a used bottlehead foreplay or a model by YS Audio ($200-400), can I achieve relatively good sound with an older Forte or Sumo amp($400-500)? Are there any cautions with this type of matching or am I totally clueless. I realize I have to broaden my parameters somewhat to $1200. Thanks in advance for your helpful and generous comments.
I had to start somewhere--I guess what seemed possible intuitively with my limited knowledge has been clarified. I had not considered the Maggie's. Thanks.
If I persist in obtaining a tube preamp such as a used bottlehead foreplay or a model by YS Audio ($200-400), can I achieve relatively good sound with an older Forte or Sumo amp($400-500)? Are there any cautions with this type of matching or am I totally clueless. I realize I have to broaden my parameters somewhat to $1200. Thanks in advance for your helpful and generous comments.