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Tube and SS pairs

I was wondering what are the advantages/ disadvantages of tube preamp with SS amp versus SS preamp with tube amp combinations.

I can see the cost advantage of wanting to add more of a tube sound to an existing SS amp. But I was primarily curious about the different sound characteristics of each set up, theoretical and hopefully from your experience.

Thanks in advance
recluse

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unsound
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I'll limit my answers to the question at hand.*

Typically ss pres to tube amps will better match sensitivities.

Typically ss pres to tube amps will better match impedances.

YMMV!!!

*The matching of ss or tube amplification to speakers is typically more important!

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