I was very apprehensive when I decided to get a tube preamp. The thought of having to open up the box, buying and experimenting with different tubes almost prevented me from taking the plunge.
Well, that was seven months ago, and I'm glad I made the jump. I bought the Blue Circle BC21 tube preamp along with the companion BC22 solid state amp and since then have been enjoying the smoothness and layered soundstaging of tubes, plus the authority and control of solid state.
For three months tube rolling was all I was doing to my system. The BC21 only takes two 6SN7 tubes so I bought various brands and vintages of NOS tubes to see what I liked best. My Kora Hermes DAC also uses two tubes, and in tandem with the Blue Circle, I've been able to tune the sound to suit my tastes.
Tennispro, I was sitting exactly where you are not too long ago, and now I can't imagine myself without a tube preamp. The musical experience is way beyond what I was able to achieve with solid state only. Conrad Johnson, BAT, Blue Circle, Rogue all make great tube pres that will match well with solid state amps. If you can audition one with your Titan, I think you'll see what we mean. Good luck.
Well, that was seven months ago, and I'm glad I made the jump. I bought the Blue Circle BC21 tube preamp along with the companion BC22 solid state amp and since then have been enjoying the smoothness and layered soundstaging of tubes, plus the authority and control of solid state.
For three months tube rolling was all I was doing to my system. The BC21 only takes two 6SN7 tubes so I bought various brands and vintages of NOS tubes to see what I liked best. My Kora Hermes DAC also uses two tubes, and in tandem with the Blue Circle, I've been able to tune the sound to suit my tastes.
Tennispro, I was sitting exactly where you are not too long ago, and now I can't imagine myself without a tube preamp. The musical experience is way beyond what I was able to achieve with solid state only. Conrad Johnson, BAT, Blue Circle, Rogue all make great tube pres that will match well with solid state amps. If you can audition one with your Titan, I think you'll see what we mean. Good luck.