Musical Fidelity A3cr Pre compared to Tubes

Hawk28 are there any audio stores near you so you can audition some tube pre amps to see if you like what you are trying to acheive?

I have heard plenty of Rogue gear, but never with the Nolas. Also, I have heard plenty of Alon/Nola speakers, but never with tube gear, which they supposedly prefer according to many Alon/Nola owners. I guess that's why I'm interesting in seeing what the tube pre will do with my ss power amp in comparison to MF's preamps.

Have you considered Musical Fidelity's tube buffer?

No I haven't considered using a tube buffer. I never heard a system with one being used and no dealer has ever recommended to me such a product to improve the sound of my system.

No more input on this topic?