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Suggestions for a Tube amp with preamp out for ATH W5000s

post #1 of 2
2/7/11 at 12:28pm
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Thinking about WA3, but not sure what else is out there - don't need multiple sources, but want to use it as a preamp

 

The rest of my system is as follows:

 

Manley Mahi Mahi monoblocks

RAM modded Shanling CD-T100

GR Research OB-5 speakers

 

I listen to all kinds of music and my collection is 6,500+ and growing

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post #2 of 2
2/7/11 at 12:44pm

W5000 are very sensitive and may pick up every possible noise out of your system, where tube based equipment can be one of those, think of microphonic tubes for example. It doesn necessary mean WA3 arent good enough, but to try one before buy would save you not only the money, but also lots of frustrations. So far I can recommend only one amp for them and thats HA5000, however not an pre and not tube based either.

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