I've had success with a tube pre and SS amplification. I use an Audible Illusions Modulus 3A and I have a pair of Gryphon mono blocks. The SS amps give you speed, punch and fast transients the tube pre gives you a little bloom and you are absolutely right on the harmonic texture. I know people who love the sound of tubes all around and for some music I am mesmerized by it. For other music I like the speed of a really good solid state amp. You simply must listen to make a decision. The other benefit of a tube pre and SS amplification is the cost of replacement tubes is much easier to handle every two years or so.
Solid State Preamp with Tube Amp?
Since becoming addicted to this all-consuming hobby, I have read about many systems in which people are using tube preamps connected to solid state amps with great success.
I have a small bedroom system that consists of Simaudio Moon I-5 integrated, Musical fidelity E60 CD as a transport, Bel Canto DAC 1.1, and both Sonus Faber Concertinos and ProAc Tablette 50 Signature speakers.
My moods can change, and that's why a I purchased the ProAcs to compliment my SFs. Just as so, I was wondering if enough of a sonic difference could be achieved by hooking up a tube amp such as the Rogue 88 to the pre-outs of my Moon I-5.
Or is this just a waste of time and money? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I have a small bedroom system that consists of Simaudio Moon I-5 integrated, Musical fidelity E60 CD as a transport, Bel Canto DAC 1.1, and both Sonus Faber Concertinos and ProAc Tablette 50 Signature speakers.
My moods can change, and that's why a I purchased the ProAcs to compliment my SFs. Just as so, I was wondering if enough of a sonic difference could be achieved by hooking up a tube amp such as the Rogue 88 to the pre-outs of my Moon I-5.
Or is this just a waste of time and money? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.