Here's another recommendation for Conrad Johnson for your front end.
I have the tube LP260M se's and also a ss mf2550 SE, paired with an ET5 preamp and an ET3 preamp, respectively. CJ has stopped making SS amps, but they are great quality, offer really nice sound, and are very reliable. Paired with a tube pre amp (each of which uses a 6922 tube) produces full, balanced sound with a nice soundstage and dynamics. I really couldn't ask for more. And, no, I don't work for CJ. I just think they are periodically overlooked and shouldn't be because of the quality, sound and being made in the USA. Cheers
I have the tube LP260M se's and also a ss mf2550 SE, paired with an ET5 preamp and an ET3 preamp, respectively. CJ has stopped making SS amps, but they are great quality, offer really nice sound, and are very reliable. Paired with a tube pre amp (each of which uses a 6922 tube) produces full, balanced sound with a nice soundstage and dynamics. I really couldn't ask for more. And, no, I don't work for CJ. I just think they are periodically overlooked and shouldn't be because of the quality, sound and being made in the USA. Cheers