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Tube Preamp vs Solid State

I am in the process of choosing the right preamp for my system.
Speakers are Thiel CS 3.7, stereo amp Karan KAS 600 and source Ayon S5 network player.
Having a Karan solid state amp i can either take their KA-L Rerefence Mk3 preamp or go the tube way with a VAC Signature Mk2.
Will i benefit more mating the VAC preamp with my solid state amp ?
Any experience on the subject is welcome.
Thanks.
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atmasphere
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There are many threads here on this subject. Generally speaking, many people have been quite happy with this. I recommend that you try it and see.
zd542
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Listen to them both and pick the one that sounds best.
phd
1,280 posts
 
Good advice above. I prefer a tube preamp with a solid state power amp but there are some very good solid state preamps out there. As mentioned, experiment with both.
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jmcgrogan2
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I also prefer a tube preamp, and I am a big fan of Kevin Hayes work (VAC). I would struggle to go back to solid state, but if I did, I think that a Klyne 7 series preamp would be first on my list.

PM Audiogon member Pops. He is a big fan of Thiel speakers, and he drives them with SS monoblocks and a tube preamp and phono preamp.

Cheers,
John
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