Tube pre-amp with SS Classe Amp


Please help me chosing a tube pre-amp to match with SS CA-201 driving BW 804 Nautilus speaker. Currently using SS Pre-amp CDP-50.
thanks
goone
Depends on what your willing to spend, and if new or used. Used CAT preamps are pretty hard to beat, and can be had at the $2k range used, or thereabouts, Also, if you can find a used Sonic Frontiers Line 2 or better, they do very well also, and are aound $1200 range or more on the used market). The Audio Research LS22 i believe is also a pretty good piece for the money, and is also an older used hunt.
You may also give the much talked about Audible Illusions Mod 3A a shot, as it's a good preamp on it's own, yes, and around $1200 used or less. All these preamps are pretty much class A rated, or close. System dependancy always makes a difference, and you'll justhave to try with your gear! Good luck
Years ago I had that amp and preamp. You might consider a BAT vk3, 5, 30 etc. If your looking for a slight bit of warmth and more extended sweet highs...
Currently running an older Classe' DR-10 (125wpc) with a c-j 14LS/Mullards. Excellent combination. However, as always, you have to audition your prospective choice(s) in your system. Some combinations are more synergistic than others. Good luck.