FWIW, I really enjoy my combo of Odyssey Audio Stratos HT3 (w/ cap upgrade) and McIntosh C220 tube/hybrid preamp. After replacing the factory tubes with Mullard re-issues, the sound is smooth, noise is low, and the soundstage is very wide and tall. Overall a winning combo, and the Stratos mates much better with the C220 than it did with my C-J PV11.