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Tube-Curious/Pre-amp

Hi guys

I've been toying with the idea of tubes for a while, and was wondering if a tube pre-amp would be worthwhile pairing with my Class A/B integrated - Atoll IN200 Signature (the Atoll has the function to bypass its own internal pre-amp section, and pair the power section with an external pre-amp).

I predominantly listen to Jazz (all eras, all flavours) and am very interested to hear what tubes would bring me; I've casually read around, and the description of sound from reviewers and regular users does appeal to me greatly. 

I am aware of the Schiit Freya +, and from what I can make out, with some tube swapping, the Freya can produce some good results; but apart from this I'm not really sure what I should be looking at. I'm not looking to spend multiple thousands on this little side interest, or replace my Atoll./Solid State, but to just give myself an exposure to tubes in my audio chain. 

The other option I suppose, is to look at the offerings from Willsenton as an additional integrated, such as the R300 (this seems to be well received, and at a  reasonable price tag). 

Any advice/guidance gratefully received

Thanks very much 👍

 

 

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painter24 OP
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Hey guys, 

Thanks so much for all of these suggestions; my bad, I should have stated, I'm in the UK and don't fancy shipping pre-loved. Saying that, the suggestions have given me some good starting points.

@hilde45 thanks for the heads-up re: the Atoll, I appreciate where you're coming from regarding a pre-amp with a richer presentation.

@elliottbnewcombjr thanka for taking the time to list possible examples of what I should/could look at.

My system is streaming only, so don't need a phono stage, so not an issue if  a pre-amp doesn't have one.

I'll do a bit more reading around what has been suggested. 

Thanks again guys, been a great help 👍

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painter24 OP
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Wow, thanks for all the time spent replying to my OP, genuinely appreciated. I think I need to do more reading and research - lots of brands suggested I had no previous awareness of.

First decision I think will be pre-amp, or additional tube integrated and take it from there. Lots of time over Christmas 🎄😊

Thanks again everyone, and I hope you, and all your loved ones have a great Holiday. 

Much appeciated

L

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