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tube preamp with SS amp

picked-up a used Parasound SS 2125 amp to use 4 months of year instead of Quicksilver tube monos... because of heat here in AZ 110-115 in summer even with central air, can't get below 80 in listening room... any
thoughts on using Quicksilver tube LS preamp with SS amp

Thanks
zoot45
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
because of heat here in AZ 110-115 in summer even with central air, can't get below 80 in listening room.

So what's the problem? Listen naked like I do!!

Cheers,
John
wolf_garcia
6,695 posts
 
Your central air sucks...it gets hot as hell where I live in the summer and the central AC works great, absolutely negating tube amp heat issues....I've been to AZ plenty and if you can't get the air below 80 you need a plumber, or a filter replacement...something...
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yogiboy
5,664 posts
 
There is no problem . The Quicksilver has a low output
impedance(100 ohms) and should be fine with any solid state
amp.
mesch
3,481 posts
 
My tube Jolida Fusion (600 ohm output) mates well with my BEL amp (22K ohm input). I prefer the tube pre/SS power amp combination.
zoot45 OP
78 posts
 
I don't need smart-ass answers... thank you Yogiboy and Mesch
bojack
650 posts
 
Yep, I am listening to the Met right now on my Quicksilver pre (6922 version) paired with a SS amp, and it kicks butt.
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