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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.
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audiokinesis
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In my opinion, the speakers enter into the picture.

In many if not most systems, the most important component pairing is speaker and amplifier. If the speaker works best with a tube amp, then that's the place to have tubes in your system. From there, the preamp can either be tube or solid state. On the other hand if the speaker works best with a solid state amp, go with solid state amplification and then choose whichever kind of preamp you like best.

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