Quote Originally Posted by Hyfi
No no, tube pre with ss amp usually sounds a bit better than ss pre ss amp setup but then again it will depend on pre. With your Rotel amp I would say you would get good results with a decent tubed pre.
Thanks. I have in mind a Conrad Johnson or a Audio Reseach preamp. I really like the Audio Research LS 15. From my listening experience to the both, it seems as if the CJ pre would offer more tube warmth and tonal sweetness with a very slight roll of in treble while the Audio Research would offer a more lively tonal sweetness and no roll off that I could hear and has a velvety sophistication, such as with cymbals that seem to have a feathery sound to them.

I have also been doing a lots of reading about the Odyssey Candela tubed preamp. I find a lots of mixed reviews concerning its performance. Because I trust most members here in their opinions, can you give me any understanding about this preamp or any Odyssey amp or preamp, seeing you are an owner? Thanks in advance.