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Mixing SS and Tubes

I'm thinking about getting into tubes and have read threads about mixing SS amps with tube preamps. What about the other way around? Are there any advantages (or disadvantages) with mixing a ss preamp with a tube amp? I currently have a MAC MA6450 which I was thinking of using for the preamp side and then getting a reasonable tube amp to play around with. If this is worthwhile, any suggestions for the tube amp (< $1000) would be appreciated.

Thanks!
stereomaniac

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stereomaniac OP
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Yes, it seems that I am thinking about doing things bassakwards (nothing new for me!). I was just wondering what if I could leverage what I had to see what the tube experience would be like....(oh oh, I think this hobbie is getting dangerous!) Additional components in the mix are KEF 104/2 reference speakers (bi-wired) which are pretty efficient, MCD7008 changer with a CAL Alpha DAC (24/96) and Monarchy DIP for the digital front end.

Thanks for the input. I do a lot more reading than writing here, but certainly enjoy the 'gon very much!!

John
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