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Does a tube preamp warm up sound of SS amp?

I'm thinking of getting a SS amp for my Mag 3.6's to get the power I think I need. Would a tube preamp sweeten and warm the sound? I'm leaning toward a Bryston B4 SST2 amp (but nothing definite yet). Any ideas for a tube preamp that might work with it? Are there any conflicts that I should look for with a tube preamp and a SS amp? Eg, impedance issues, etc? Thanks so much for your help. Laurence
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ptmconsulting
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Personally I would probably stay away from a Bryston with Maggie's. Sure they have the power and the current to drive them, but they won;t have the bloom or beauty that make Maggie's special. You're already thinking this way by asking the question about a tube preamp, so I think you know what I mean.

I would look for an amp that has a bit less clinical sound to it. Perhaps a McCormack DNA500 or something similar.
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