uses for tube preamp like BAT

Hi,

I have always been a solid state guy but have been recommended that I go with a good tube preamp to go with my krell 400cx and wilson watt puppy 7.0. I am inclined to try it and am thinking about getting the BAT VK-51SE but am concerned about whether such a tube preamp would receive too much wear and tear in light of the fact that I use my preamp to direct my tv sound to go through my watt puppy speakers. In light of the fact that I need a preamp that will also be used for television and dvd is solid state more logical.

Michael