Yes, I replaced my CJ Premiere 11a (tube) with a CJ MF-2500 (ss)amp. More bass with the 2500 compared to 11a, however, significantly more power. I felt the 11a had more detail in the mid to highend however. I currently run a CJ Premiere 17ls pre amp with Thiel 3.6's and audioquest cables. I highly recommend a tube preamp with ss amp combination; best of both worlds, or so I've been told. I am looking at possibly replacing my MF 2500 with a pair Premiere 8a mono blocks. I have not had any problems with tube noise or the like. I can not comment on any of the preamp / amp combinations you have asked about; sorry.
Is there anyone who came back from tubes to SS?
...also anyone who used to have SS, switched to tubes and than came back to SS?
Please include music that you mostly listen.
I'm about to switch to tube power amplifiers from Bryston 3b-st to VTL MB125 or Rogue M120 -- still thinking what to choose.
If there is any reason not to switch, please explain
Thanks to all.
Please include music that you mostly listen.
I'm about to switch to tube power amplifiers from Bryston 3b-st to VTL MB125 or Rogue M120 -- still thinking what to choose.
If there is any reason not to switch, please explain
Thanks to all.