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What are your thoughts on hybrid amplifiers?

I have recently set up a completely vacuum tube system and it sounds, well, gorgeous. I was looking at the Pathos Classic One Hybrid amplifier which uses vacuum tubes in the preamp portion, and solid state amplification.
So, to the "tube people" out there, can a hybrid amp preserve the warmth and sound that many of us still think is a function of vacuum tubes, or is it "lost" when the amplification output is solid state?
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I suppose it depends on the choice but I have heard the same speakers with an all SS setup , tubed pre and SS amp , a hybrid int. and an all tube integrated . Mine and my wifes listening pleasure increased with the increase in tubes . It turned out to be good bang for the buck as the SS equipment was a few muiltiples of the tubed equipment .
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