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Need advice ono a Tube preamp

I have never tried tubes.I am currently running B+W matrix 801s seriesIII.I have several bryston amps a few 3b ssts,4b sst and 3 bst.I also just purchased a sony scd-1 and a moon eclipse.
I wanted to try a tube preamp in this system.I have never tried one and I know little or nothing about them.OK,I know nothing about them is more like it...lol...
I don't want to sacrifice bass response,channel seperation etc but want to warm up the highs abit.Is this possible with a tube preamp or Should I try something else?

budt3210

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cmo
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Simple Answer: YES. Just becouse the preamp is tube based doesn't mean it won't give the measured performance of SS. SOme of the best (IMHO "the best") preamps out there are tube based. If I were you and wanting to experiment I'd look at something from Audio Research, BAT, or CJ. Companies that have a good reputation, good resale, and aren't too tweakie. When you start to know a bit more of the sound you are looking for then move into the more esoteric stuff (if you want to).

Chris
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