Well, I can offer an opinion of sorts. Having run all SS for years (Classe, Perreaux), eventually moving away from HiFi for a bit. Upon returning several years later, also started to experiment with adding a tube pre. First, a Quicksilver inserted with the Perreaux (not a good match), then a Bedini and finally a Levinson 23.5. I liked the sound (which is what matter, no?) I continued my quest while building my main system which now comprises an ARC LS17se and a Levinson 333 into Shahanian Hawks, the mating seem to do everything well from Rock to Jazz to classical and back to Folk.
Currently looking to upgrade the ARC to a 5se and move the 17se to my second system. So you can say I am hooked on the tube/SS combo.
Currently looking to upgrade the ARC to a 5se and move the 17se to my second system. So you can say I am hooked on the tube/SS combo.