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Tubed Pre question?

Which configuration gives better ALL around good/great sound for a lot of types of music?

Tubed Pre-Amp paired with solid state? or maybe Tubed Pre-Amp with a tube amp, or a Tube Pre-Amp paired with a hybrid amp (tube input, SS output)...

(Yes.. I already own a tubed pre..)

Which combo regardless of different brands sounds juuust right in your opinion?

I am sure I'll get all types of responses. BUt that's what I want. I'm 38 years old and I listen to mostly live music of the likes of the Grateful Dead(Live Recordings/Soundboards/Studio Albums) Allman Brothers, jam bands..etc.. but I also like The Blues, old time rock-n-roll, hard rock is cool w/me..(older AC/DC, Guns-n-Roses..many others) I like Jazz too..(Sonny Rollins is excellent imo.), original punk, good 1980's/90's pop tunes etc.. BUT I am also open to new GOOD music that may some along in any genre..

Again.. which configuration would sound juuust right in your opinion?

thanks!
gr8tfuljeff
cyclonicman
693 posts
 
Grannyring - what ss amp are you using?
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grannyring
4,637 posts
 
TRL Samson mono block amps. Have a review of them under my username. Love tubes , but with these amps I don't miss them!

I still have tubes in my preamp however :-)
gr8tfuljeff OP
14 posts
 
"The answer is apparently all and none of the above."

Yes indeed!

In case anyone was wondering.. right now I have what's called a "SBT" tubed pre amp paired with a (out of production) BC 24 hybrid stereo amp. Both hand made by Blue Circle Audio. Speakers are a very nice vintage pair of Cizek Model 1s. I'm using these speakers for now until I really have a chance to audition some different brands I’ve had my eye on. Problem is there's no dealers around me who sell these brands! Although these old Cizek beauties hold their own imo. For the price I paid for them.. they were a steal. Cd is Onkyo & turntable is from Rega.

I posted this question because I'm leaning towards getting a SS amp, but it looks like I'll just keep what I have, save some more and try to audition as much as possible. All tubes may be the answer as well, but all in good time!

thanks again!
blindjim
2,837 posts
 

"No dealers around?

do the A'gone "buy & try shuffle". Likely if things are done thoughtfully, you are out just shipping costs or less, and the main worry will then be the carrier.
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
01-27-09: Grannyring
I find it interesting that John says that no "SS amp can stand up to a tube amp".

Well, I must admit Bill that I have never heard the TRL Samson monoblocks, so maybe you have discovered the elusive beast. Congrats and enjoy.

Cheers,
John
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