One more time, a tube pre will give you the advantage of tubes without the heat and cost of a tube power. BUT, tube pre's aren't cheap. At least, get a tube DAC if CD's are your main source of input.
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