What SS Amp for TAD-150 Tube Preamp?


Hi,

I am thinking of getting TAD-150 Tube Preamp - as it has remote, Sub-out and phono stage. As I have a kid ready to crawl I am thinking of Solid State Amp to go with it.

Can you please suggest a SS amp for ~ $500 used to go with TAD-150 Tube Preamp.

I am looking for microdynamics at low listening levels.
Driving Von Schweikert VR1 Stand mount 89db with sub.

Best Regards
Sunil.
saisunil

Showing 1 response by eagleman6722

I have the TAD-150 with a McCormack DNA-1. I am driving Vandersteen 2CE Sigs. I paid $800 but, you can get a McCormack DNA-0.5 for around $600 or $700. If you don't need them driven too loud, the 0.5 should work fine. I ran a thread some time back and people were using the Vandy's with the DNA-0.5. I think the Vandy's are slightly more inefficient at about 86DB. If you buy the TAD-150 you will be surprised at its dynamics.

Eagleman