Quote Originally Posted by BallinWithNash
Alright guys, So I am definitely going to go listen to tube amps when I get more $$$ to upgrade because it seems like mostly everyone agrees that they give the midrange a magical experience. As for now I am content with my Marantz 2240 and I was thinking about mixing the two when bi-amping (SS and tube) but I wasn't sure about it but you guys covered that for me so thank you! In the near future you will see me posting questions about which tube amp/speakers to buy that will complement each other haha. And Mr.P a turntable for your car? I have heard of no such thing.
Hey man, talk to Nash and have him take you to some local shops with tube amps. Have a listen. It doesn't have to cost big money for tubes, especially if you go the pre-amp route. Grant Fidelity and Pacific Valve are 2 great online retailers who sell some great chinese gear for cheap. BTW, your Marantz is an amazing machine, never sell it. You could input a great tube pre instead...

http://grantfidelity.com/site/P307 .....$350 Pre-Amp



http://grantfidelity.com/site/sheng_...ated_amplifier ...$500 Hybrid



http://www.pacificvalve.us/YSAudioSymphR.html ...$561 Pre-Amp



http://www.pacificvalve.us/BDC222.html ...$700 Amp