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Is pre-out the same ?

I have an integrated amp with a "pre-out" function . I want to try a
tube amp onto my SS integrated amp through this pre-out connection .
Does this "pre-out" have the same impedance requirements as a
stand alone preamp ? I believe that it is a 1 to 10 ratio of impedance from 
preamp to amp . Or , for instance , a 10k ohm impedance on the preamp out
to 100k ohm impedance for the amp-in . Correct ?

Are there any other requirements that I should consider ?

Thank you and be safe .  
saki70

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pmm
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Check the specks in the owners manual for output impedance of pre-outs. In general, since your intg. is solid state, solid state outs are low impedance- you should be good to go.
 " I believe that it is a 1 to 10 ratio of impedance from
preamp to amp ." - general rule for tubed pre to solid state amp matching.

 There are some here, that have had good results from a solid state preamp matched with a tube amp. A good consideration would be a tubed-hybrid amplifier matched with a solid state preamp. I have this combo.
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