I have another thread open on nearly the same subject. I am looking to upgrade my CJ PV12 tube pre-amp that I run with my 4B-ST. I initially was looking at a SS pre-amp, but now I just read the review of the CJ Premier 17LS in Stereophile. I plan on auditioning it. If you are looking for good tube sound, give CJ a listen.
Tube preamp for Bryston 7B-ST
I'm thinking about switching out my Bryston BP-25 preamp to a tube preamp. While my bass is solid, the midrange can sound congested with dense musical material. There are a number of choices with great reviews. Please help! I'd love to hear about your experiences combining tubes with SS amps, especially the 7B-ST's. Thanks in advance.