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With Wadia, pre-amp or no pre-amp
I've got a Wadia 27 + Jadis JD2 drive (using Audioquest Pro2 optic fiber) Jadis JA30's + Kimber 1030 (interconnect) + (waiting for Jadis JPL to arrive in May) EAR 834L preamp (with Jadis valves) + Kimber Monocle XL (speakers' cable) + K'Horns.I've... 
Tube Preamp and SS Amps - How?
Re-preamp.I've tried Wadia 27 directly into Jadis JA30's. Not fantastic.Much better with preamp. More open, more life, wider & deeper image.Better impedance match?Jadis preamps do have an "impedance matching" valve.I've tried a passive preamp:... 
Tube Preamp and SS Amps - How?
"Golden Ears" reckon SS pre + valve amp; eg Cello with Jadis. And it works. Or valve with valve. The golden rule? Listening!Try EAR equipment. At the moment I've got a 834L pre (with Jadis valves) + Jadis JA30 + K'Horns. It's a lovely preamp and r...