Preamp! Tubes! (get optional features, in menu of modern equipment, actual controls on vintage.
Next, how much power do you need? If not too much, tubes! need plenty, SS.
Amp vs Preamp which is more important?
I am considering changing my amp/preamp combination and as I think about budget, I am wondering if one of these components should get more focus. My other question is if these components, even separates can never be considered in isolation but are always part of a pair working together.
I thought there must be a thread on this, but I couldn't find it. Feel free to respond with it here and I will shut this thread down.
Thanks!