[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 2 responses by princeliebe
Hi @decooney , thank you for your reply and advice. I like the Onkyo combo. I think I could get along with them for a long time. The thought about trying TUBE preamp or TUBE integrated amplifier started from the Melos CDD-2 & Melos MAX-3 (analog processor, I think it's a DAC). The max-3 has a 6922 tube inside. I compared this "tube" DAC with the RME ADI-2 DAC. It has something I like. Soft and warm sound, the details more clearly, and I am feeling the sound around me. That's why I want to try TUBE preamp or TUBE integrated amplifier. Based on the advices by everyone posted to help me, I think integrated amplifier is a good idea. But Maybe $1000 not enough I think. For a NOT BAD tube integrated amplifier.
Mmmm. Thank you again. And all guys, good night! |