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Thinking about moving to a tube pre - suggestions.

Hello all,
I currently have a classe ssp-25 preamp, connected to a Hafler 9500 driving B&W DM640s. Sources Oppo 981, and Technics 1200SL TT (Ortofon 2M red) via a Bellari vp-129.

In your 1st hand opinion, would a tube pre w built in phono stage improve the sound from the Bellari / Classe ssp-25?

I'm considering the following..
Mapletree Ultra 4A SE
Quicksilver Full Function Pre

Any other options at similar price ranges are appreciated.

Also I read that tubes should be changed every year or so, because the sound quality decays slowly.

Thanks,
alex333

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alex333 OP
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There's an SP9 listed right now here. Any first hand experience with it versus the other AR models, and the Mapletree / Quicksilver products?

THanks
alex333 OP
38 posts
 
Thorman, Thanks so much for your input.

Still wondering abour the mapletree or quicksilver options.

Regards,
alex333 OP
38 posts
 
Pulled the trigger on the mapletree. Cant wait to hear it.
alex333 OP
38 posts
 
Finally got the 4A SE in.

This pre makes my system sound amazing, instruments are clear, almost 3D, detailed, natural, quiet, smooth. Everybody's jaw drops when they hear my system now compared to before.

Love the look. Friend of mine has quite a bit of experience with electronics, and says the component and build quality is great. Haven't started trying to upgrade the sound with different tubes yet, but even with the ones that came from Dr. Peppard (RCAs and GEs) I am very very happy.

BTW Dr. Peppard is a great person to talk to, very patient and flexible.
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