I am considering using a Dynaco PAS-3 tube pre-amp along with a McIntosh amp. I only need about 80 watts a channel to run a set of either L65 Jubals or L100T's, I haven't decided which set I am getting. Does it matter which amp I choose depending on which set of speakers I get?
Do you guys like this combo? Not sure what McIntosh amp I will get, but don't want to spend over $500. This being the case, would I have to settle for something else? Or could I just bypass getting the Dynaco completely and use an integrated amp by McIntosh. What kind of results have you guys gotten with the Integrated Hybrids?
I love what tubes do to the preamp stage, and have not bought into the hype of using tubes for an amplifier for a home system. For a guitar tubes are an essential part of the music, but for home listening, they are a pain and ti get them to sound right at high volumes is just not worth it, at least not for me.