Preamp/Amp Pairing w/ Paradigm Studio 100 v.4

[kitjv]

Sorry for cross-posting this, but I wanted to get as broad of a response as possible.

I would like to pair a tube preamp & a ss power amp with Paradigm Studio 100 v.4 speakers to create a detailed, yet musical sound without being overly warm. (I generally listen to jazz - both vocals & instrumentals). The Rogue Perseus tube preamp & the Rotel 1080 ss power amp that I auditioned seemed to move the sound in the direction that I liked.

Since I do not have any brand allegiance, are there other preamp/power amp combinations that you might recommend?

Thank you for your help.

 

[mazersteven]

Sorry for cross-posting this, but I wanted to get as broad of a response as possible.

I would like to pair a tube preamp & a ss power amp with Paradigm Studio 100 v.4 speakers to create a detailed, yet musical sound without being overly warm. (I generally listen to jazz - both vocals & instrumentals). The Rogue Perseus tube preamp & the Rotel 1080 ss power amp that I auditioned seemed to move the sound in the direction that I liked.

Since I do not have any brand allegiance, are there other preamp/power amp combinations that you might recommend?

Thank you for your help.

I don't think your going to get many "Tube" pre/amp suggestions here. I don't think many of the members use tube pre/amps.


I could be wrong, and hope I am.

Don't want to chase you away. but try here.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=90

 

[cfrizz]

You can also check out www.polkaudio.com/forums/

A great many there think that tube anything & vinyl are the best thing since sliced bread & would be more than happy to inundate you with more info than you can process!

 

[Seth=L]

The Onix SP8 integrated tube amplifier is a great solution for those getting into tubes. It is inexpensive and pretty powerful (class A/B operation tube amplifier I believe). The SP8 is pretty handsome looking as well, in my opinion. The Paradigms are pretty efficient and should be no trouble for the Onix.

Onix SP8

 

[mazersteven]

The Onix SP8 integrated tube amplifier is a great solution for those getting into tubes. It is inexpensive and pretty powerful (class A/B operation tube amplifier I believe). The SP8 is pretty handsome looking as well, in my opinion. The Paradigms are pretty efficient and should be no trouble for the Onix.

He is looking for a tube preamplifier, not amp.

 

[Seth=L]

He is looking for a tube preamplifier, not amp.

Well you guy's are just picky. Ok, I think I have rolled my eyes enough now, I am surprised your head isn't hurting from rolling your eyes so much Mazer.

 

[cornelius]

try avahifi.com

 

[cornelius]

Here's a used one, for a great deal:

http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?preatube&1204735359