Krell amps and Tube Preamps - enemies?


Wow! I never realized how difficult it would be to add tubes with a KRELL amp. I'm no engineer, and, I don't pretend to be into the "technical" side of the audio world. So I'll try to explain.

It seems that tube Preamps create DC. I've been told that DC will dammage my Krell amp (FPB400cx), and possibly my speakers(Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Sig, System 1 piece). UNLESS, I open the amp up and do something to the "jumpers on the digital board" . This puts some protection into the signal path. The Bad thing is, I'm told, - it also colors or degrades the audible signal coming thru the speakers. So, if I want to use my SS set up, say for SACD or DVD-V/DVD-A, I would have to open the amp up again and reverse the proceedure. This would remove the "blockage" in the signal path. :-( This of course, would have to be re-done when I want to go back to the tube setup. WHAT A PAIN!

Needless to say, this has thrown the proverbial 'wet blanket' on my tube enthusiasm. Is this problem common to ALL SS amps? Or is it just a KRELL thing?

Any thoughts would be helpful.
(This is part of a thread i started on the speaker threads, but i thought i might have more luck here on the "amp' Threads)
Thanks
oldpet
Tvad - Just a follow up to your First Sound recommendation. Emmanuel designs them so there is NO DC LEAKAGE! YAY!!!
I suppose the search/ wait now begins. Thanks again for the recommendation.

Paul
Paul, post a "Wanted" ad for a First Sound. You never know what might come up. My only caveat...you are aware that the First Sound does not have a remote control, right? This is an obstacle for some people, but I don't find it to be a big deal.
Tvad - if it sounds the way it is described in the review i read - I'll live with out a remote. :-) Especially if i can grab one in the price range you mentioned. :-) The "wanted" is running.
I asked Audio Research if I can use a Refr 2 mk2 pre to my Krell 450monos. They answered:
Teh ref2 mk2 has 4+MFD output capacitors, ie it is NOT direct coupling. We use it with our solid state power amps and have experinced no DC problems. They have direct coupling like the Krell amps"
So I can assume that it OK to use the Ref 2 without connect Coupling Capacitor in my Krells?