Here is Bel Canto equipment review that discusses this very topic with interesting insights.
http://www.soundstage.com/earmarked/earmarked200108.htm
http://www.soundstage.com/earmarked/earmarked200108.htm
Let's forget about being politically correct
I thought this would catch the attention of some of you. I have for the past 10 years used a SS amp and tube preamp. This was the prevailing wisdom with alot of audiophiles in the 90's and even today. I am look for a change in my amp/preamp, who out there is using a tube amp with a ss pre? How does it sound? What combinations have you tried?