Tube Pre amp or Solid Pre Amp

Generally,either having a tube preamp or amp mixed with the solid state piece gives superior results.You get the best of both worlds.The most widely mix is tube pre,with solid state amp.I have gotten great results the other way around though.

I agree a tube pre would be a great place to start getting into tubed gear. I would look into BAT tubed pre's, everyone that I know who has one loves them; there are also GREAT things said about the Supertak?? pre it is the item being talked about in the thread entitled "Pre amp deal of the century" look into it- that may be the way to go! Personally I prefer(if solid state must be in the mix) a ss pre and a tube amp, but a tube pre is a good place to start :) Happy Hunting ~Tim

Good question.I also heard that a tube preamp,especially with a Bryston 4B ST,is the way to go.
I'm currently running a ss Bryston BP-25 pre with my 4B st.
I like what I hear but if it can be better...
Will certainly keep an eye on this post.

Just out of curiosity, why do you want a preamp? Do you have another source? If not, I would just spend the money that you would have spent on the preamp and upgrade the amp or CDP. I also run my CDP direct to my amp and am very happy with the sound as-is.

Forget the pre. Keep your Miles going direct, I do. (If you get the appropriate listening levels.) If not, go for a BAT tube pre.

-Karl