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[Tube Preamp][Need Help]Could you suggest a tube preamp matched with a SS AMP?
Hi, everyone.
I am a beginner of this audio world. age 2 years + only.
my system now:
Source: Melos CDD-2 cd transport, Rega P3, also a laptop as a Roon bridge for music files.
DAC: Melos MAX-3 (for CD), RME ADI-2
Preamp: Onkyo P304
AMP: Onkyo M504
intup sebsutivity: 1v
input impedance: 20kohms
Speakers: Klipsch RP600M
---> I am thinking to add some TUBE taste to the system.
maybe a tube preamp is a good choice?
but, my amp input impedance is just 20kohms. it seems hard to find a tube preamp with low output impedance to match it. (around $1k budget, used or finished DIY is good to me.)
Could you give me some suggestion?
Thank you, guys! hope the good music and enjoyable voice always be with you!
Showing 4 responses by mesch
Must say that @decooney asks a good question and makes a good point. At the moment I am at a loss for options. The M504 is a good amp. The low input impedance does represent a load for most tube preamps however. Not sure about the Schiit preamps having the required output impedance to serve.
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@rocray Yes, Aric make several tube preamps. They also have low (for tube) output impedance. My Special has output impedance of 200 ohms across frequency range. He makes one called the Unlimited which in basic form retails for ~$1600 I believe. I think highly of Aric and his products. I also own his Transcend amplifier which I have in rotation with a Pass XA25. @princeliebe I have been toying with suggesting you look up Aric Audio and thereafter reach out to him. He just might have an answer for your needs. I was hesitant due to your budget. |
With a budget of 1K, the fact that your amp has low input impedance, and those speakers are not a difficult load I must also agree that an integrated amplifier makes for a good choice. As one possible, the Vincent SV-500 is a hybrid, having tube pre and SS amp, and retails for ~$1200. Sometimes Audio Advisor has one at discount.
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