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What SS Amp for TAD-150 Tube Preamp?

Hi,

I am thinking of getting TAD-150 Tube Preamp - as it has remote, Sub-out and phono stage. As I have a kid ready to crawl I am thinking of Solid State Amp to go with it.

Can you please suggest a SS amp for ~ $500 used to go with TAD-150 Tube Preamp.

I am looking for microdynamics at low listening levels.
Driving Von Schweikert VR1 Stand mount 89db with sub.

Best Regards
Sunil.
saisunil
eagleman6722
217 posts
 
I have the TAD-150 with a McCormack DNA-1. I am driving Vandersteen 2CE Sigs. I paid $800 but, you can get a McCormack DNA-0.5 for around $600 or $700. If you don't need them driven too loud, the 0.5 should work fine. I ran a thread some time back and people were using the Vandy's with the DNA-0.5. I think the Vandy's are slightly more inefficient at about 86DB. If you buy the TAD-150 you will be surprised at its dynamics.

Eagleman
rcziech
47 posts
 
I am using this preamp with a Sonographe SA250. Sounds good to me, and these amps sell used for about $500....
saisunil OP
22 posts
 
Thanks for suggestions. McCormack sounds like a good choice to go with tubes. I have not heard much about Sonographe but again I have not much period.

I am so tempted to extend my budget and go for Plinius 8000 series or Electrocompaniet Power amp - they go for close to $900 or so. I have been going around circles with Plinius for a while but I want to try some tubes - that may not be a bad idea to choose Plinius for Poweramp.

Iput appreciated. I'll stay in touch
Regards
Sunil.
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