Can someone help this grasshopper become a Tube master?

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited March 2007 in Electronics
Can someone help this grasshopper become a Tube Master? I've read some previous discussions in this forum that have taken place through the years suggesting that buying a preamp such as the ASL Line 1 is a cheap and easy way to experiment with tubes. Would I be moving too quickly if I bought a Rogue Audio Metis or Perseus? I want to complete my 2 channel system (Lsi15, Parasound HALO A23 and Signal Ultra Speaker Cable and Interconnects II) with a good preamp. Right now I'm getting garbage from my Yammie Receiver. Please help me. What's the best way to begin my journey?
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited March 2007
    Here is a thread that discusses two popular choices.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34739
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    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited March 2007
    The Rogue preamps you targeted are right in the range that will do your current gear justice. There are good deals to be had on the used market if you are comfortable shopping around. Just know that tube preamps can warm up the sound quite a a bit and with the LSi line, some hear a loss in detail or clarity. You may need to experiment with different tube brands to lock into a balance you like.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited March 2007
    When you mention a loss in detail or clarity, are you suggesting the Lsis may benefit more from a SS preamp? How do I know which tubes will mate well with what I have?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,020
    edited March 2007
    SolidSqual wrote:
    When you mention a loss in detail or clarity, are you suggesting the Lsis may benefit more from a SS preamp? How do I know which tubes will mate well with what I have?

    AHHH Grasshopper,that is the ticket.Noone can say for sure,thats why you have to roll some tubes to see what you like.Some here will chime in if they have experience with the gear your looking at.Off the bat,I'd say ask Russman,he knows tubes,and booze,inside out,upside down.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited March 2007
    Have any of you heard anything good about Vincent Audio? They seem to be slightly unknown here in the states, but appear to make a solid product.
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