transistor pre with the sound of tubes


Not sure i am mature enough for a tube preamp, so my quest would be for a transistor pre with a hint of tube sound.
What would be your suggestions? 
Btw, needs to be balanced as my active speakers only accept balanced.


rird

Showing 1 response by oldears

BAT VK-40 had a reputation to be warmer than their tube preamps.But I don't understand your fundamental problem to just buy a tube preamp it that's the sound you prefer. BTW I am using an Ayre K5-xemp.