I agree with what Mitch4t said and would just like to add that the sound quality and "personality" of different solid-state preamps varies quite a bit. And the sound/personality of different tube preamps (or the same tube preamp with different tubes) varies just as much, if not more.
You really need to try a couple of each type and possibly change to different brand tubes in one of the tube units in order to get a handle on how the sound character changes, and to know which preamp you prefer. No one can tell you which one is best for you. That has to be your own personal decision, based on your own listening experiences.
You really need to try a couple of each type and possibly change to different brand tubes in one of the tube units in order to get a handle on how the sound character changes, and to know which preamp you prefer. No one can tell you which one is best for you. That has to be your own personal decision, based on your own listening experiences.