Ive been there and for many years (about 15) I listened exclusively to tubes. 6550, 5881, 300B, EL-84. IT was fun...kind of. There was always the issues of re-tubing and finding decent tubes. It got to the point where I just wanted to listen to music and not live in angst worrying about how the tubes were doing.
I agree with Elizabeth that going to a tube pre-amp is pretty painless, but amplifiers are whole different story especially in the power range youre looking at.
Ill also echo Ralphs advice. Theres a reason B&W was marketed with Krell gear.
I agree with Elizabeth that going to a tube pre-amp is pretty painless, but amplifiers are whole different story especially in the power range youre looking at.
Ill also echo Ralphs advice. Theres a reason B&W was marketed with Krell gear.