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That tube sound

Alright, you've worn me down. I can no longer ignore you tube advocates, so it's time to experiment. I'd like to hang on to my SS amps, but would appreciate any advice you can provide on tube preamps. I've checked prior threads, but wasn't able to draw any conclusions given my specific requirements.

I currently run a pair of Odyssey Statos mono blocks, an Arcam front end, Audes Blues speakers, Sonoran Plateau ICs, a pair of Velodyne HGS-10 subwoofers and Signal & Virtual Dynamics PCs. I also use a McCormack RLD-1, which I have absolutely NO problems with. And I listen to rock.

This preamp would need two pre outs, a remote and should cost less than $1500 new or used. Oh yea, and it must mate with the Odysseys. Any recommendations, general or specific, would be much appreciated.

Thanks for your consideration.
sydneysophia
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1markr
592 posts
 
TVAD....Agreed. Great preamp!
tomryan
796 posts
 
Get the pre-amp out of the way. Pre-amps are like vodka drinking glasses. Passives (properly done) are the best shape and glass for your Belvedere or Turi (SS or tube amp). Let your amp flavor the sound, don't try to find some mystical 'balance' between these components. You can't make up for or do away with something by mixing and matching pre-amps and amps. Find an amp that does it for you, then try to get the pre-amp out of the way.
eagle
154 posts
 
I agree with Tomryan. I have owned two highly regarded tube preamps, the SF Line 2 and Line 3 SE. The Placette Passive was a major improvement in my system. His description "clouded and constricted the sound" is what I found to be true as well.
The tubes in my system are in the cdp with an excellent SS amp.
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