Solid state to tube


I have been a solid state guy since my start in this hobby. Over the years I have built a few systems and have used mainly older YBA seperates pre and power for my front end.

I also have a pair of musetex MT101 mono blocks from Meitner audio which I use as well.

My speakers are reference 3a lintegre

I am thinking of moving to a all tube system 

. However I have little experience

I have looked at Quick Silver and a small boutique builder called Will Vincent. Have not heard anything yet. I thought I might inquire here first for any suggestions from tube savvy members

ecpninja

Will vincent has a pair of 80 watt tube monoblocks $3500 thats,about my top end limit.

 

I bought one of these a few years ago and it’s been a pleasure to use. Not a rebuild, but a brand new replica using the Latino VTA driver board.  Built by Chris Keller, a very fine gent, in NC. On the other popular resale platform…
FOR SALE: Dynaco ST-70 - New - Custom Build - Beautiful!

There is also this: FOR SALE: New build: Dynaco Pass 3 (M) preamp (reduced price)

These will get you into tube sound without the inflated pricing, but with the quality of sound.

can somebody tell me the absolute worst kind of music/sound recording to play through tubes?

It's my opinion that small signal music seems better handled through tubes though there may be some tube noise in very small signals like LO moving coil cartridges amplification. 

It seems to be more of a toss up as the signal strength increases through amps.  Then it's how good the designer is and how their equipment is voiced.  My preference is for a particular type of solid state amp design.  But my preamp is all tube and phono stage is hybrid.    

Quicksilver is great equipment.    I just pulled a pair of Mid Monos out of service and they were one of the best amps I've ever owned.   Seriously good stuff for the money.