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SS vs Tube for preamp ?

Okay, I am looking to try a new pre in my system. First I will tell you what I have, and then look forward to your input. I am using a pair of Rogue Magnum M120 monoblocks, with a Rogue Magnum 99 pre at present. Proac Studio 250 speakers, Vpi HW19 jr TT w/PT6 tonearm and Grado Reference Sonata cartridge, and a Cal CL-15 CD player.
I am looking to change my preamp. Idon't get much of a chance to audition equipment so I look for help in answering questions form reliable sources.
What are the differing qualities from ss/ tube pre's ?
What are some things I should consider, like input inpeadence?
What would match up with my 120's well?
scottht
footwedge
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Thought you bought a Blue Circle!
scottht OP
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Yup, sold it. Besides,this post was before I bought the BC3.
The Rogue magnum 99 did not rest good with me. It was pleasent to listen to. but lacked something. I tried the BC3 and didn't like it at all. At first I thought it was a lot better than the Rogue. The Rogue was smooth but the sound just came from the speakers. You could detect the stereo effect but, it was lacking in definition.
The BC3 had definition up the yazoo. The sound came from behind the speakers. With certain recordings it was about the best pre I had ever heard. But with my favorite type of music(rock from the 70's) The BC3 was just terrible.
I am not sure if it was the associated equipment or the BC. But it just wasn't working for me.
Every imperfection from the 70's recording stood out like a sore thumb. Now I am on to something else. I hope this works:)
footwedge
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Just a thought but I recently got that BAT pre & had a great demo experience with the Grounded Grid from Trancendent sound (Stepped attenuater) for kit price of $499.00 its my spring project....check out the website I just ordered one for my second system.
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