Might try a tube preamp


I’ve been toying with the idea of giving tubes a try and thought I would start with a tube preamp running to my SS amp and see how I liked it.    

After reading reviews and looking through some of the posts here on Audiogon I’ve been thinking of a LTA micro ZOTL or rogue audio RP-7 - each around $5k.   Thoughts on these?  

Or would I be better off looking for something else used here on Audiogon?  Maybe a ARC Ref 5 or LS-28?  I’m pretty new to tubes so am open to options.

Thanks
rshad0000

Showing 1 response by shadorne

I assume you are not seeking more resolution but a bit more warmth or flavour?

ARC is a bit too close to SS for what I want from a pre.

Mcintosh C2600 has some nice tube flavour & 12AX7 are common enough to roll cheaply! McIntosh is very popular with Wilson gear.

Note that your Ayre DAC is already a little “tube” sounding....

Do you need MM and MC capability?