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Integrated amp with preamp tubes

Hi All,

I'm curious with perhaps downsizing my Bryston 3B3 & VTL 2.5(tube) with a good quality Integrated amp. 

Question: Are there integrated amps with a tube pre inside ? Would that be called a "Hybrid" integrated ?

I really like the tube/Solid state combo. I like a little warmth with my music. I'm just kicking tires at the moment. I know many will say that separates are the best way to go, but still curious to do some research on quality Integrated amps.Probably looking at $4000usd(used)

Love to hear some input, thanks in advance.

bunkertoy

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carlsbad2
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Pathos makes one.  I know someone who loves his but I have never heard it.  I've also heard this type of hybrid referred to as the "worst of both worlds".  

I am a big fan of full tube.  In fact I have tube DAC.  I have 3 sets of DHTs in series.  

I expect to replace tubes occasionally but hardly ever do.  I do enjoy trying different tubes.  

Jerry

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