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Valve/Tube Newbie

Hello All,
Greetings from a relative newbie.
Am looking for suggestions for valve[tube] pre/power amp separates to upgrade my [mainly] vinyl system [Thorens/SME Deck, Spendor S8 Speakers].

Pre-amp clearly will need a phono stage, and a couple of line stages also needed for other sources.
Not fussed about remote control.
Ideally looking for designs of both pre/post with the valves exposed/visible.
Budget is around £5-6K- any suggestions gratefully received..
s_nick

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zd542
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"Ideally looking for designs of both pre/post with the valves exposed/visible."

Is this system going to be used, or is it more for show/occasional use?
zd542
5,339 posts
 
I think the OP wants to buy tubes mostly for show. If he wanted this stuff for listening, he probably would have given more information.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"The system is very much for use rather than 'show'."

If that's the case, you should know that the products that everyone's recommending, are all very good, but not generic sounding. The sound will vary quite a bit from piece to piece. If you buy based on opinions and reviews, there's a good chance you'll be disappointed.
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