Stevecuss: If you are now liking the idea of a tube integrated, I recommend you add Leben to your audition list. A SS integrated option that has a lot of "tube-like" sonic/musical character would be Luxman. Both are exceptional!
Next step: tube pre or tube power amp?
I own a Rotel pre/pro RSP-985 SS preamp and a matching Rotel 120 watt power amp. If I wanted to move into tubes, would I get better mileage out of a tube pre or tube power amp?
I love the convenience of the rotel preamp (remote, built in DACS etc) but I understand that a tube pre will have more impact than just a tube power amp. Is this correct?
Also, my speakers are 91db efficient. What wattage tube power amp would I need to drive them to medium/loud levels?
thanks
Steve
I love the convenience of the rotel preamp (remote, built in DACS etc) but I understand that a tube pre will have more impact than just a tube power amp. Is this correct?
Also, my speakers are 91db efficient. What wattage tube power amp would I need to drive them to medium/loud levels?
thanks
Steve