When I'm running my McCormack DNA-1, it's been paired with an Audio Research tubed preamp with very good results; either an SP-10, SP-11 or an SP-9. The SP-9 only has two 6922 tubes and I've subbed in Siemens CCa's, amongst other NOS tubes, for the stock Soviet 6922 which greatly improved performance.
Tube Preamp for McCormack DNA-0.5
Looking for used tubed preamp recos for use with my amp. I currently use a passive line stage and would like to try a tubed unit for fun.
I have heard some brands (Cary) seem to be regarded as very tube-like (Not sure if that is good or bad). I don't want flabby bass - just some added warmth for the McCormack to pass thru to my Magnepans.
Would especially be interested in preamps that use the 6922/6DJ8 tubes as I have some very nice NOS Telefunkens I could drop in there.
Thanks,
LTM
I have heard some brands (Cary) seem to be regarded as very tube-like (Not sure if that is good or bad). I don't want flabby bass - just some added warmth for the McCormack to pass thru to my Magnepans.
Would especially be interested in preamps that use the 6922/6DJ8 tubes as I have some very nice NOS Telefunkens I could drop in there.
Thanks,
LTM