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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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vthokie83
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OP

I do not own one, but one of my friends recently installed an Advance Paris A12 in his second system man cave/golf simulator room. I have not heard it yet, but he is happy driving Sonus Faber Olympica speakers.......and this guy has Aric Audio, Acoustic Research, OPPO, Aurender, and Volti in his dedicated listening room.

Built in DAC, tube preamp, dual mono power stage, phone stage (MM and MC). I'll be checking them out at Axpona, not for myself, but out of curiosity.

 

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