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Tube Pre-Amp with Solid State Amp?

I am building out a second sound room in my office which will be for music only. I am starting with Kef 104/2 for speakers. I plan to add either an integrated or pre-amp/amp with a turntable and CD player. The question is, a lot of folks say/think the preamp is the heart and sole of a system, should I go tube preamp with solid state amp? It seems tube amps can be more of a hassle. Just wanted folk's opinions.
danlalane

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audiofeil
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The most important consideration in a tube pre/solid state amp combo is impedance matching.

A lot of folks are wrong by the way.

The heart and soul of a system is the speaker not the preamp.
audiofeil
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From the OP's opening post:

"The question is, a lot of folks say/think the preamp is the heart and sole of a system, should I go tube preamp with solid state amp?"

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