In my experience the phono preamp is where the rubber meets the road. That would be a great start with tube gear!
Phonostage, preamp or amp?
Hi folks,
My system is in occasional (once every month or two) rotation with a few different speakers and SS amps I have accumulated.
I have been wanting to try tubes for a while and was wondering where to start.
Which component (Phonostage, preamp or amp) in general, would:
I listen to mostly jazz, classical and some rock.
Speakers: Magnepan LRS, KEF LS50s, B&W Matrix 801 S2s, Ologe 5 and Harbeth SHL5+40s.
Amps: Ampzilla 2000 2nd Edition monos, Michael Yee Audio PA-1 and a Forte 1A (which I can't find an owners manual or specs for anywhere!)
Thanks!
My system is in occasional (once every month or two) rotation with a few different speakers and SS amps I have accumulated.
I have been wanting to try tubes for a while and was wondering where to start.
Which component (Phonostage, preamp or amp) in general, would:
- Sonically produce the most noticeable tube effect/experience?
- Require more maintenance?
- Have greater component matching requirements (gain, impedance, etc.)?
- Be the most logical to begin with?
I listen to mostly jazz, classical and some rock.
Speakers: Magnepan LRS, KEF LS50s, B&W Matrix 801 S2s, Ologe 5 and Harbeth SHL5+40s.
Amps: Ampzilla 2000 2nd Edition monos, Michael Yee Audio PA-1 and a Forte 1A (which I can't find an owners manual or specs for anywhere!)
Thanks!