Matching solid state amps with tube based pre amps

I was like to get people responses on the mixing a solid state power amps with a tubes base preamp or match only with
solid state preamp.

shrimpandgrits10-09-2021 9:18pm

fbgbill Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 294 posts 10-10-2021 at 12:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I run a McIntosh C2600 tube preamp with McIntosh MC611 SS mono blocks. They work very well together.
hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,796 posts 10-10-2021 at 01:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've used a tube preamp with a couple different amps -- an older Adcom 535L and a new Van Alstine SET 400. Both give good grip on the bass and quick timing, but the midrange and upper range were not smooth enough for my ears. I'm running KT 150 tubes on my monos now and it's all working well. However, if a Pass or Ayre or Hegel amp come my way, I'm curious to hear those mids and treble ranges smooth out considerably.
fullerco Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 10-10-2021 at 03:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm running the schiit freya + into krell mono blocks to wilson sophias very happy with the sound
drrsutliff Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 834 posts 10-10-2021 at 04:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I ran a VAC Renaissance 5 pre into an Ayre VX5/20 with excellent results. Highly recommend the combination mixing tubes an SS.
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