I added a tube phono preamp to a solid srare power amp once and it opened up the sound in that holographic way that tubes can impart. So yeah, you could say a tube preamp can give the tubier sound in a pre-power pair. I'm all tubes now so not a concern.
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Um...good question. I've had a lot of tube power amps. When I went from a sand power amp to a glass one, it was a never-go-back improvement. It's difficult to quantify given the variables. In other words a good set of tubes in either pre or power can be enough to change the ratio. What are you trying to do? |
@noromance Actually, I started this thread out of curiosity and because I hadn't yet found this thread...which as it turns out, discusses the question in detail. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/for-tube-sound-which-is-more-important-preamp-or-power-amp?hi... |
Friend This is always a very interesting topic for discussion. Based on my experience throughout the years there is no doubt that the Amplifier contributes most of the sonic signature to the overall presentation. However, there is also no doubt that everything affects the overall presentation. A good Vacuum Tube System cannot be beat. |
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