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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2009
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    If you are running seperates now...a good place to start would be tube pre-amp...

    If you are using a receiver now,I would recommend a Solid State 2-channel power amp "inexpensive used" and a tube pre-amp. combo.

    The pre-amp. seems to be the simplist and the least expensive way to get that tube feeling.

    Agreed...works well sound very good....


    george daniel wrote: »
    A Dodd ELP is a good way to get into tubes


    That is how I got into tubes myself...
    Great place to start, and the Dodd ELP`s are great little pre`s, IMO
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited January 2009
    I've been in this hobby for only a couple years and after hearing so many positive things about tubes- I tried a $300 entry level tube preamp in 2007 and loved it. I moved up to Modwright tube pre-amp and this thing brought soo much more weight and presence to the experience. Last month I added a tube cdp to the mix and this brought a warm analog sound. Not sure which is my favorite tube.

    When I joined this forum I had an Onkyo AVR, Onkyo DVD player and Monitor 70's.
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  • RandyWilliamson
    RandyWilliamson Posts: 178
    edited January 2009
    well im running a 5.1 receiver/amp....could I couple a tube pre-amp before it no problem? if tube pre-amps accept standard L+R inputs I could then output straight to the receiver/amp no?

    Thanks all for the suggestions.

    Anymore longterm ones?...I like to skip entry level anything...budget is not robust enuff to shelf stuff... or go straight to high end....but will work OT, read, research, and wait for entry/mid "quality" that I can keep or build around slowly if I have to. Dodd ELP model on that level? sorry for my entry paranoia.

    Also it's ok to mix tube pre-amp with SS?
    Altho I am scared to ask(pricey I just saw modwrights)any suggestions for tube amps?
    Cool stuff: Adcom GFA-555, GFP-710, Oppo BDP-83, Monitor 10's w/RDO198s, rebuilt and modded XO: Sonicap/Mundorf topside, Daytons Low.
    Benq W5000

    "Leaning back like a maxwell tape commercial listening to pure polk bliss"
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2009
    I have some pretty okay tube gear, and I still like the Dodd ELP !
    It`s a keeper , IMO..

    I thought of getting one for my shop rig, or the set up that I`m putting together for my offie at work..

    6922 tubes are very plentiful, and do make a difference in sound....which makes it fun to tube roll....just remember that cables DO make a difference......IMHO (and experience)

    and to answer your question...no, do not put a pre amp before a reciever/AVR...that is an integrated unit
    you need to get a stand alone amp
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2009
    An ELP and a ss amp will/can provide a good combination.I have one that I'll be posting in the FM in about a month.FWIW, just be sure that you use a good tube(s),whether NOS or current production.Just my .02 worth.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • RandyWilliamson
    RandyWilliamson Posts: 178
    edited January 2009
    By SS amp you guys mean going old school SS....a mosfet type like an Adcom wouldn't work right?
    I know Roookiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeee.
    Cool stuff: Adcom GFA-555, GFP-710, Oppo BDP-83, Monitor 10's w/RDO198s, rebuilt and modded XO: Sonicap/Mundorf topside, Daytons Low.
    Benq W5000

    "Leaning back like a maxwell tape commercial listening to pure polk bliss"
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2009
    RandyWilliamson wrote: »
    By SS amp you guys mean going old school SS....a mosfet type like an Adcom wouldn't work right?
    I know Roookiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeee.

    Solid State,, Adcom,Parasound,, etc,, the Dodd/Parasound combo was pretty impressive to my old ears.:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2009
    mine too...!!

    I good starter rig would be a Dodd ELP and a Parasound HCA-1000, or HCA-1500 w/a Jolida or AH! CDP
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited January 2009
    If you want to go straight to a high end pre that you won't need to upgrade in the future, check out a Joule Electra. I heard one that belongs to a forum member and it is very sweet. http://www.joule-electra.com/
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