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Tubes Through Solid State

I've always had solid state or tubes; never mixed the two.
If I get a tubed front end and run it through a solid state power amp do I lose the tube timbre and depth? In other words are the tubes wasted or does it survive and get passed along? I am thinking BAT tubes for the front and I hae Pass Labs amps.
Thanks
sm2727
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Ah, so a difference of opinion really does bunch your panties.
I don't really care who builds what and how. I don't like mixing, I have tried it, it is not for me. And I note that I'm not the only poster on this thread who feels the same way.
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czbbcl
1,699 posts
 
Somebody needs their sippy cup refilled:)
inna
5,245 posts
 
Dan ed, I bet you prefer Scotch straight to any cocktail. I do too. Shaken not stirred.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
LOL! Actually, Inna, I've been on a marguarita kick for about 6 months. I've lost another 6 lbs since I quit drinking beer. Single malts, now that's just a couple pieces of ice.
inna
5,245 posts
 
Yes, single malts forever.
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