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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
jpwarren58
706 posts
 

Modwright makes an excellent one tube integrated. 

Excellent phono stage and the one tube keeps the rolling simple

 

troutstreamnm
70 posts
 

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

koestner
683 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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doyle3433
335 posts
 

For something a little different, check out Margules. I really enjoyed when I had an ACRH 3 hybrid. Tube input, SS output. Plenty of power and finesse, a very sweet and musical integrated. 

They are now building an ACRH 4, bigger and better?? 

If you are near Pittsburgh PA, check out Northern Audio, he's a dealer and has an excellent shop and record store. 

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