Tube/SS synergy?

I might agree with Rhljazz, but for different reasons. The Pass Lab's amps with their low-input impedance might not be the first choice for use with the typically high out-put impedance of most tube pres.

If you really want to stick with a tube pre, you may still be able to do so, though the options are limited. The better Sonic Frontier pre's are DC coupled low output impedance and I beleive the Atma-Sphere pre's might work too. There may be others. I have no personal experience with the Atma-Sphere, as interesting as they are, they're beyond my budget. I should warn you, that to some the Sonic Frontiers are not as tubey as most other tube pre's, still one of my favorites. Bob, offers a really good recommendation. The Pass pre's are IMHO excellent.