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Preamp with Aleph 5 and Thiels

I have an Pass Aleph 5 amp and Thiel CS1.6 speakers and using an Aduio Research SP9 mk I but with upgraded caps and diodes. This preamp sounded fine in an older system but I was told the impdeence of the Aleph isn't a great match for the SP9 and I find that I would like more warmth, more "tube magic". I know the Thiels don't match well with bright electronics so... do I go for an ALeph P preamp? I am very intrigued by an ARC LS 5 or LS 22. I don't need phono. Any help on what preamp might work in this system?
jonfw

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nolitan
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Aleph 5 has a neutral, detailed sound. Lacking body.
Thiel is also neutral, detailed sound. Would make use of tube or beefy amp to give it a fuller sound.
Personally, I'm not very comfortable with the two combo.
But ymmv.
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