Combination McIntosh tube amp with SS preamp?

hi

anyone have tried combined tube amp to ss preamp? like McIntosh 275 with Classe CP-800? like to upgrade my system. thanks!

mjc399409-06-2014 12:52pm

wescoman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 113 posts 09-06-2014 at 11:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've gone the other direction with great results - solid state CODA amplifier and Audio Note L3 tube preamplifier.
rar1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,747 posts 09-07-2014 at 11:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a Prima Luna tube power amp with a Musical Fidelity PRE CD 24 solid state preamp/ cd player. I have had this combination in use for 8 or 9 years now. Not as powerful as having it the other way around, but the sound is very sweet sounding. No desire to change anything around. Rich
mjc3994 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 09-11-2014 at 07:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks a lot for the input, I already brought Classe CP-800 preamp, need to decide to buy the Classe CA2200 or CA2300 SS power amp or McIntosh Tube power amp instead. will power up B&W Signature Diamond Speaker. thanks again!