First, to your own ears be true.
The orthodox answer:
Tube PreSS amp
Reasoning:
The tube pre adds sweetness and warmth and falvor, while the SS amplifier will drive just about anything. This is an especially good combination with exotic speakers with widely varying impedance curves.
OTOH, a lot of people love tube amps for exactly their interaction with the speakers.
So, your mileage may vary, but this is the most common starting point.
Best,
E
The orthodox answer:
Tube PreSS amp
Reasoning:
The tube pre adds sweetness and warmth and falvor, while the SS amplifier will drive just about anything. This is an especially good combination with exotic speakers with widely varying impedance curves.
OTOH, a lot of people love tube amps for exactly their interaction with the speakers.
So, your mileage may vary, but this is the most common starting point.
Best,
E