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Tubes? OH YES!!! But where? Hmmm....

I'm right now running Vandy 1Bs with an aragon 24k with vertically biamped dynaco st70s. I'd like to know if the soundstage will change significantly if I switch to tubes in the preamp stage and get a solid line amp. I don't really want tubes in both stages as it becomes too mellow for me. What are the differences in having tubes in the amp stage and tube in the preamp stage?
todd_crosby59c4
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
I would also suggest a Tube preamp and SState power amp. You get the best of both worlds. Going the other way with a SState preamp and Tube power amp and you risk getting the worst of both worlds. I also agree with the Sonic Frontiers or Anthem preamp. They sound very solid state like in the best sense for tube equipment.
joegio
7 posts
 
I'm running Vandy 2CE's with a SF Power II and QuickSilver preamp. Neutal mid and highs, but a bottom end that is just awsome. I also run a Cary 2A3 SE sometimes, with an improvement the upper end but do loose some down stairs. The SF will keep your room warm in the winter, while the Cary runs very cool.
gino
101 posts
 
SS amp, tube pre gives you solid, tight bass coupled with the liquidity and sweetness of tube mids and highs. As always, the right equipment choice makes the difference. Good luck!
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