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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.

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yogiboy's avatar
yogiboy
5,777 posts
 

Here ya go! All tube!

http://rogueaudio.com/Products_Cronus_Magnum.htm

dean_palmer's avatar
dean_palmer
93 posts
 

McIntosh, one of the most trusted brands for this has a selection of exactly what you are asking for... https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers

itanibro
12 posts
 

I believe McIntosh has these types of integrated amps. 

beernut's avatar
beernut
298 posts
 

Unison (Italian made) makes wonderful hybrids. I owned one, Unico I believe and it was great. Don't dismiss Rogue either, made in the USA, great sound and won't break the bank.....

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rcm1203
103 posts
 

I've beat the drum several times when this question pops up and I always say check out Vincent. They have several tube/SS hybrids. Upscale Audio is one of the US vendors for this German company. Of all the gear I've bought and sold, my Vincent SV-237MK hybrid is the one piece I've kept and the one I've always gone back to.

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