SS preamp with tube amp

I toying with the idea of using my Esoteric integrated as a preamp to pair up with a tube amp. I'm wondering if I will get the "tube sound" with this set up.

greginnh03-05-2017 12:42am

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soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,597 posts 03-05-2017 at 08:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What speakers are you using?
randy-11 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,913 posts 03-05-2017 at 09:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete you will get the "tube sound" or some of it but you are doing the opposite of what most do, which is a tube pre-amp with a SS amp yes, post your speakers as that could be important
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-05-2017 at 09:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm using Aerial 7T.
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-05-2017 at 09:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm not surprised. Wouldn't be the first time I did things "back aswards"!!
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,597 posts 03-05-2017 at 10:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete According to Stereophile measurements, 7T sensitivity is 86.6dB and drops to 3.5 Ohms minimum impedance in both the upper bass and low treble and drops to 3 Ohms in low bass. This would push me more toward a tubed pre as it might take a lot of $$$ to get a tube amp that can sufficiently drive these speakers. FWIW and best of luck.

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