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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.

128x128bunkertoy
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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.

jpwarren58
690 posts
 

Modwright makes an excellent one tube integrated. 

Excellent phono stage and the one tube keeps the rolling simple

 

troutstreamnm
57 posts
 

Might look at Vincent products. They offer a variety of hybrid units and are in a reasonable price range. 

koestner
680 posts
 

McIntosh MA252 and MA352 are excellent.

infinid00
3 posts
 

I'd go with one of these:

https://www.galion-audio.com/pages/ts120

https://blackiceaudio.com/integrated-amplifers-1/p/black-ice-fusion-f35-integrated

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