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SS Pre-Amp / Tube Amp

I have read a lot of threads through the years on tube pre-amps being a good match with solid state amps. What about the opposite? Can solid state pre-amps be a good match with tube amps? If yes, are there specific criteria to look at? I am venturing into the world of SET amps and am trying to figure out what all of my options are. Your comments are appreciated.
mrpaul

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aball
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This is what I do with my system - although I ended up resorting to horizontal biamplification to get the most of it. So Duke is right on - if your speakers are efficienct enough, there is no problem. But as I find out with my JM Lab Electra 926s, tube amps will sound completely different with a nice load (like the top end of my speakers) compared to giving them a large 3-way with double woofers (full-range operation).

Arthur
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