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What Preamp for ML Sequals & ESL amp?

Would like to get into "tubes," but recently purchased a pair of Martin Logan Sequals and an ESL amp for them. Got my eyes on a Shanling T-100- and would like to benefit from the tubes. Should I get a tube preamp? Or will a SS preamp suffice? Any suggestions on preamp brands/models, as well as technical info on the concerns of voltage, and ideal matching (re: the electrostatics) and how this will effect the performance of the ML's.

Thank you in advance!!!!!
keerwilson

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keerwilson OP
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Tanks newbee - you are correct about the bad press which is why I'm also considering the Roksan Caspian....but again at this point not even sure I want to go tube on the cd player unless I can get a great tube preamp match for my system.
Running the tube preamp warm - not hot - would seem the way to go....

to MKfischer - I did peak at the Conrad Johnson as well as the BAT VK50.....agree that it would prob sound great with the logans, but what about a SS powerhouse amp like the innersound? Tanks!
keerwilson OP
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KF-max price I can go for the preamp is $1500.00 (but prefer to be around $1000.00 considering I still need cables). Also - I'd strongly prefer to have a remote w/ this unit as well as the simplest set-up and play-back possible (this will be my first piece of tube equipment!)

Tweak - I've considered your suggestion - however - if I go w/ a ss pre and a "lonely" tube cd player - I'm concerned I won't really hear those tubes.....
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