Best Tube Preamp for JC-1 Monoblocks?


Hello all,
I have become interested in tube preamps to try out with my Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblock amps.
Based on current or previous owners experiences with using tube preamps with the JC-1's, which tube preamps seem to match up the very best with the JC-1's without giving up much, if any, the dynamics, top-end extension, and bass qualities of solid-state preamps?
Thanks for your responses in advance.
daltonlanny
I appreciate everyone who took the time to participate in this thread. Many thanks!
If you can afford one, try out the VTL 7.5. tube gain, SS output, will drive anything and sounds great.
I believe they are coiming out with a scaled down version the 6.5 which will be cheaper
The now discontinued Sonic Frontiers Line 1, 2 & 3 are tube based, have balanced outputs and don't sound euphonic.
For inexpensive and good match, try a Rogue 99 Magnum. I used it & it is a great match, even though single-ended connected only.
Rost, we have not been asked for a phono stage for the JC-2, but will have two CTC Gen II Vendetta phono stages available in early '06, to coincide with the introduction of the JC-2.......Both will be expensive with one being expensive and the other being really expensive......

Bob Crump
CTC Builders