I agree with Stuartk619. I have combined a circa 1995 Bryston 3B amp with a rare New York Audio Minuet in A hybrid tube preamp. The reason I did this is to get the best of both worlds. The Bryston of that time-period is an awesome power amp, but can be a little "bright". The New York Audio Minuet in A tamed down the brightness without any apparent degradation in musicality. The Minuet in A is a legend...it is still considered a top-shelf preamp after all these years, But they are hard to find as most owners do not want to part with them. But you probably find one in great condition for $800 or so. I am a real fan of hybrid tube preamps combined with high-end solid state amps. A match made in heaven. But there seems to be lot more hybrid tube preamps on the market now so you have other choices, But for me, I'm sticking with Minuet in A.
