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Seek Tube Amp to Flip-Flop with SS Amp

Having listened to a variety of systems lately, using a variety of sources, I am convinced that some things just sound better using a SS amp and some using tubes. I currently have a McCormack DNA-225 which I like very much. I would now like to add a tube amp to my system so that I can use one or the other without exchanging too many of my existing components, PC, cables, IC's. Would be obliged for suggestions of a tube amp in the $2-2.5K (USED) range. Thanks.

System:
DNA-225 w/H Tech AC-11 - H. Tech Truthlink (copper) IC
Kora Eclipse preamp w/Ensemble Megaflux PC - H. Tech Truthlink (copper) IC
Nottingham Spacedeck - Spacearm w/Tracer#3 & Origin Live w/Dynavector 20
Rega Jupiter CD w/H Tech AC-11 - Nordost Red Dawn IC
Older Sony Tuner - stock AC - Zu Oxyfuel IC
PSB Stratus Goldi's w/H Tech pro9 biwires

Tweaks to numerous to mention.
4yanx

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robertd
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Finding a tube amp that works with your preamp is critical. I had a tube amp that sounded bad with my purest sound systems preamp, but incredible with an Audio Research LS3. Meanwhile, the LS3 really messed up the sound of my McCormack DNA 0.5, while Purest Sound System brings out the best in it. So if I want to do the swap, I have to do the Pre and Power amps.

I agree with Craig's recommendation of the ARC VT100. I heard this one recently and was blown away. And I know a couple people who are very happy owners of this one.

Good luck,

Robert
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