SS preamp with tube amp

I toying with the idea of using my Esoteric integrated as a preamp to pair up with a tube amp. I'm wondering if I will get the "tube sound" with this set up.

greginnh03-05-2017 12:42am

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greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-05-2017 at 09:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm using Aerial 7T.
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-05-2017 at 02:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks Matt and Charles, I am searching for the specs on my Esoteric F-05's preamp output impedance as well those for potential amp - a MC275. Hopefully, as Matt indicated, there will be acceptable impedance values on both ends! Greg
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-05-2017 at 09:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm not surprised. Wouldn't be the first time I did things "back aswards"!!
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-06-2017 at 12:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks Charles!
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-05-2017 at 10:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks soix. Good advice for sure. If and when I get bored with my Esoteric F-05, I may spring for something along the lines of MC 2301 with maybe C2600 preamp. Suggestions of course, welcome!
greginnh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-07-2017 at 01:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For the record, I am very happy with my integrated amp. I was just curious if the SS preamp made sense as I had an opportunity to scoop up a MC275 for a great price. It's just an OCD thing with me, I can't leave well enough alone! My second rig is a Primaluna DiaLogue premium paired with Audio Physic Tempo Special Edition speakers so I will have to "settle" for that sound in my living room! Thanks for all the great advice!

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