It comes to what do you have for a amplifier and how detailed it is
I have been doing this for 40 years and In my opinion a great vacuum tube pre amp complements the Solid state you get better image depth and more dimensional with Vacuum tubes.
Leading edge detail will be more defined with solid state preamp.
Also type of tubes makes a huge difference also
Budget has the biggest factor Coincidence has a great preamp
For under $6k these tubes were designed by Western Electric
And refused to license to Anyone the A 21 tubes I believe that is the number are very natural. This is just my opinion and a solid example.pass labs makes a nice one Reno aufio sells used that are excellent.
I have been doing this for 40 years and In my opinion a great vacuum tube pre amp complements the Solid state you get better image depth and more dimensional with Vacuum tubes.
Leading edge detail will be more defined with solid state preamp.
Also type of tubes makes a huge difference also
Budget has the biggest factor Coincidence has a great preamp
For under $6k these tubes were designed by Western Electric
And refused to license to Anyone the A 21 tubes I believe that is the number are very natural. This is just my opinion and a solid example.pass labs makes a nice one Reno aufio sells used that are excellent.