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Solid state to tube
I have decided to pickup a used Modwright 9.0 tube line stage to start. Will swap out my yba solid state pre and run the modwright with either my yba stereo amp or meitner mt101 mono blocks. Thanks for all the great advice  
Solid state to tube
Hi winoguy. Interested th know what tube pre you settled with and what is your amplification? What did you swap out the tube pre from What was the most noticeable difference ss pre to tube pre?    
Streamer Recommendation.
You should check out Baetis in Canada I have had their Revolution streamer for 2 yrs now. Great product even better customer service. You deal directly with owner.  I use his streamer with TotalDAC Dac and love the sound Cheers  
Solid state to tube
Totaldac is d1 core which is their entry level so no tube output stage. I see on totacdacs website that he connects dac direct to amp    My current pre amp Is the YBA Signature series  
Solid state to tube
The YBA model is a YBA1 high current it was 1 step below their top of line which at that time was the signature line. I have decided on any tube pre amps but that 3k mark would still be my budget. I didn't really have any short list for tube pre... 
Solid state to tube
Thanks for all the great help. Based on what I have read here I might hold off on going to a tube power amp. I will try a tube pre amp first and run it with my current YBA 1 solid state amp. I will also try with my Meitner mono blocks to see whi... 
Solid state to tube
Will vincent has a pair of 80 watt tube monoblocks $3500 thats,about my top end limit.    
Solid state to tube
I have a pair of reference 3a L integrale they are a 2 way floor standard I think they are 91db . I was going to use the tube mono blocks or st 70 clone with them I also have a pair of Salk Sound SSM6 stand mounts but they are 86 db sensitivity s... 
DAC’s
I am in the camp of seperate streamer and DAC. With AES connection between dac and streamer. In that price range check out entry level units from TotalDAC from France for the DAC and for the streamer check out Baetis from Canada. I have this a... 
Best DACs under $7,000.00
I am really happy with my entry levelTotalDAC  From France  
Attractive Bookshelf - Under $3k
Definitely take a look at Salk Sound  I have a pair and love them    
Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC)
Check these out 1 Baetis 2. LUCAS audio 3. Wolf Audio All 3 are in the price range matching your DAC I recently purchased a Baetis The level of customer service with all 3 was outstanding in each case you deal direct with designer/builder. ... 
Best Bang for the Buck Upgrade
I would spend money on DAC if that is your main source of music.    
What direction should I go
Baetis mid level streamer with entry level TotalDac best 2 box purchase(streamer DAC) I ever made. Use Roon/Tidal  Away you go    
Need help choosing a new DAC
Merason , Sonnet should definitely be on your short list. I looked at both and very impressed