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Tubed Pre question?

Which configuration gives better ALL around good/great sound for a lot of types of music?

Tubed Pre-Amp paired with solid state? or maybe Tubed Pre-Amp with a tube amp, or a Tube Pre-Amp paired with a hybrid amp (tube input, SS output)...

(Yes.. I already own a tubed pre..)

Which combo regardless of different brands sounds juuust right in your opinion?

I am sure I'll get all types of responses. BUt that's what I want. I'm 38 years old and I listen to mostly live music of the likes of the Grateful Dead(Live Recordings/Soundboards/Studio Albums) Allman Brothers, jam bands..etc.. but I also like The Blues, old time rock-n-roll, hard rock is cool w/me..(older AC/DC, Guns-n-Roses..many others) I like Jazz too..(Sonny Rollins is excellent imo.), original punk, good 1980's/90's pop tunes etc.. BUT I am also open to new GOOD music that may some along in any genre..

Again.. which configuration would sound juuust right in your opinion?

thanks!
gr8tfuljeff

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gr8tfuljeff OP
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"The answer is apparently all and none of the above."

Yes indeed!

In case anyone was wondering.. right now I have what's called a "SBT" tubed pre amp paired with a (out of production) BC 24 hybrid stereo amp. Both hand made by Blue Circle Audio. Speakers are a very nice vintage pair of Cizek Model 1s. I'm using these speakers for now until I really have a chance to audition some different brands I’ve had my eye on. Problem is there's no dealers around me who sell these brands! Although these old Cizek beauties hold their own imo. For the price I paid for them.. they were a steal. Cd is Onkyo & turntable is from Rega.

I posted this question because I'm leaning towards getting a SS amp, but it looks like I'll just keep what I have, save some more and try to audition as much as possible. All tubes may be the answer as well, but all in good time!

thanks again!
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