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Advice on tube amp/pre

Hi,
I have a pair of Proac D25's doing service with a Moon I-3. Hoping to move to a tube setup, possible with a tube pre via the moon for a while or else a tube integrated. Looking for phono support as the main immediate driver hence the possibility of a tube front end..
Has anyone experience with these specific Proac's and tube setup who could offer advice? I seem drawn to the Manley stingray however hoping to gain a broader perspective from some sampled combos..
Thanks
jtsin67

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efner
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I have Proac 1Sc's and tried a stingray but found it was undrowered and sounded alittle shrill.It's my opinion that modern proac's like alot of power.When I switched from a Audio research 150.2 to a 300.2 It made a world of difference. P.S I also have a new ARC LS26 and love it.

Greg Efner
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efner
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I'm sure it will be ok. If you want to go tubes and have the space,I'd highly recommend the Manley Snappers.
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efner
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You should be able to get a good used pair of snappers for under$3000. There's a stong market for them so you can try them and sell them if your not happy.

Greg
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