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Solid state to tube

I have been a solid state guy since my start in this hobby. Over the years I have built a few systems and have used mainly older YBA seperates pre and power for my front end.

I also have a pair of musetex MT101 mono blocks from Meitner audio which I use as well.

My speakers are reference 3a lintegre

I am thinking of moving to a all tube system 

. However I have little experience

I have looked at Quick Silver and a small boutique builder called Will Vincent. Have not heard anything yet. I thought I might inquire here first for any suggestions from tube savvy members

ecpninja

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winoguy17
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Start with tube pre and SS amp. It will give you an idea of what the tube sound is about without the maintenance and hassle of power tubes. You can go forward from there

winoguy17
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^^^

  Glad to hear!

winoguy17
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please post back with your thoughts. good luck

winoguy17
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ecpninja:     my system is listed here. Im a Modwright fan. In all my years Ive changed pre amps more than any other component. Going back Ive had Denon, Macintosh Conrad Johnson, Rogue, Marantz .... Years back I went to a SS Marantz Reference preamp, and while it was an impressive piece of gear that worked well, I found it lacking in the " engagement " factor. I sold it and picked up a Modwright SWL 9.0 and realized I would probably never be without tubes in my pre amp again. After a few years I sold that and moved up the Modwright chain to the LS100, where I remain happy to this day. Good luck with what ever path you choose, but my recommendation would be to start tube pre and SS amp.

winoguy17
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 Modwright customer service is excellent. Congrats on your new pre.Enjoy

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