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Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?

Greetings!

I’ve seen some folks using Tube Preamps with Solid State Am ps. I’m thinking of doing that with my system as part of an incremental change. I currently have a Parasound P5 preamp with a Parasound A21 driving Klipsch Cornwall 4’s. Will a decent / good Tube Preamp really make a difference in my sound? I enjoy what I have now but really want to experience Tubes in my system. Thanks!
bigjohn9095

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Linear Tube Audio Z10 integrated would sound excellent with your Klipsch.
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BigJohn 9095-
I currently have a MicroZOTL mz2 mated with a Pass Labs XA-25 and couldn't be happier! The mz2 uses 12AT7/6201 input, 6SN7 or 12SN7 output. There are several reviews on the MicroZOTL, Herb Reichert, Teajay and the guy from New Record Day.. can't think of his name.
I had tried a Supratek Sauvignon and an Audio Research LS-3 and this little sucker blew both of those preamps out of the water. Nice air and transparency with good articulate bass. I purchased refurbished one with a remote for $1725.00 from LTA. If you have efficient speakers, its 1 watt is kind of fun to listen to.

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