I run a P-5 in to a Bryston 3bst amp. I would probably not agree that the P-5 is tube like, except that it has a continuous presentation that many attribute to tubes. The P-5 does avoid some of the common pit falls of SS pre-amps in that it avoids etching, hyper detailing, and adding grain.
If anything I would say that it is slightly dark but very neutral to the source. Unfortunately this means you need a good source to be happy. Very nice pre-amp to use, and I like the looks.
I have much more often seen the W-5 described as having a tube like sweetness. The combo should be good.
Try connecting them in balanced mode. This produced a nice improvement in my system.
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If anything I would say that it is slightly dark but very neutral to the source. Unfortunately this means you need a good source to be happy. Very nice pre-amp to use, and I like the looks.
I have much more often seen the W-5 described as having a tube like sweetness. The combo should be good.
Try connecting them in balanced mode. This produced a nice improvement in my system.
Cheers