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Tubes on top and Class D on the bottom

I am curious about an experiment involving tubes for the tweeter midrange and Class D Bel Canto M300s) on the woofers of my Von Schweikert VR-4JRs. After reading about the little Miniwatt N3, which is an integrated amp, can I use it for level matching? I would be feeding a signal from a Modwright SWL 9.0 tubes pre-amp to both amps. Or, would I blow everything up in the process, like Mister Wizard?
tgrisham

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tgrisham OP
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Thanks to all....I continue to learn. I will post my final decision, when it happens. Any and all info is appreciated.

Tom
tgrisham OP
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Al-thanks for the info. It seems the only safe way is to buy a separate tube power amp for the top and use a PVC on one or the other to level match. Correct?

Mfsoa, I have heard that tubes on top and SS on the bottom is a good match. I want to take full advantage of the bass which will go down to 20 Hz in my room and SS can do that.

Its not that I am unhappy with the BC amps, just interested in experimenting for fun. Thanks to both of you.
tgrisham OP
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Thanks for all the information. Still experimenting....
tgrisham OP
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Atmasphere, thanks for your reply. I am thinking that tube amps that go below 20 Hz with authority are expensive. At what price range do they start?

Tom
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