Tube preamps are a great idea, but they all sound different tonally speaking. Same with CDP's, in fact. If i had to choose only one tube component it would be the pre amp. What what flavor sound do you expect from your pre-amp and CDP? Warm, cold, neutral, etc. From what i understand your speakers and amp probably would be on the cool side. By the way you might like to do a little bit of research on the Shanling - it seems to be getting some bad press, i.e. looks good but sound or quality control isn't up to par.
What Preamp for ML Sequals & ESL amp?
Would like to get into "tubes," but recently purchased a pair of Martin Logan Sequals and an ESL amp for them. Got my eyes on a Shanling T-100- and would like to benefit from the tubes. Should I get a tube preamp? Or will a SS preamp suffice? Any suggestions on preamp brands/models, as well as technical info on the concerns of voltage, and ideal matching (re: the electrostatics) and how this will effect the performance of the ML's.
Thank you in advance!!!!!
Thank you in advance!!!!!
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