tube preamp to feed solid state power amp, or vv.

TOGA -- Mon, 11/10/2008 - 13:49

Hello

I am Currently using ML326s + 436s
I wonder , Can I also use Audio Research REF3 pre amp to drive ML436
or vice versa, Can ML326s drive Audio Research REF210 with successful
result sonically ?

How about electrical like input/output impedance matching between tube
and solid state gears? Possible technically ?

Why I want to do that, I don't know, just hope it may be a wonderful sounding combination.

Thanks

Robert Harley -- Mon, 11/10/2008 - 14:33

There should be no technical problem with either configuration. I've driven the ARC Reference 110 amplifier with a a Mark Levinson No.326S preamp, and thought it was a good combination. I've also driven a Mark Levinson No.433 with an Audio Research Reference 3 preamp.

TOGA -- Tue, 11/11/2008 - 11:59

hi.
That sounds interesting. REf3+ 436 may be a better way to enjoy ARC's
sound as REF3 costs a lot less than a pair of Ref210. And tubes life seem
longer.
Thank you Mr Harley.

RONALD -- Thu, 12/09/2010 - 09:26

has any one heard audio research d 300 along with aud ble illutions m 3a combanation im in the process of buying these products the speakers will be ether magnepans 1.6s orthe 1.7s any one here of this combanation or any imfoe on ether of these products along with maggies 1.6 or the 1.7 any and all help will be helpfull thanks

Marcos de Andra... -- Thu, 12/23/2010 - 08:01

There should be no technical problem with either configuration. Thank's.

JA FANT -- Thu, 12/23/2010 - 14:22

I love a Conrad Johnson pre-tube w/ a SS amp!