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Tube Pre-Amp for Class D amps

All,
I have a old AR LS-8 that i pair with channel island d-200's I like the sound but want to upgrade pre-amp with newer and one that has remote volume.

Would like to stay under 4500. (new or used) and still want tubes.

Thoughts? thx much in advance
mlapenta

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unsound
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Be mindful of potential impedance mismatches. Many tube pres have a high output impedance and many Class D amps have a low input impedance.
unsound
7,344 posts
 
Marakentz, it appears that both of us didn't read the OP opening very well. Yes, what you state is true, but not relevant to the OP needs. I failed to notice that he goes on to mention the specific Class D amp he'll be using; the Channel Islands D-200's, which I believe has an input impedance of 100 KOhms. He should have many options available.
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