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It’s my current set up, I’ve been very happy with it for a few years. I had a similar experience when I had a chance to listen to my amps with a tube pre for a short period, The difference was notable but very subtle. I may one day get a tube pre so I can listen for a longer period of time. Not sure if the sound differences justify a $6k expense when I have one that I’m satisfied with, but then again this hobby is like that at times. But if we’re to find a buyer for mine then I would do it. It’s more of “would like to” than a “must do”
Even my friend that brought over the tube pre was somewhat surprised of the sound of the so called miss match. I’m always checking the ads for C2600 or C22 since these are the ones that I would like to get, maybe some day I will.