Okay, I like it loud and I have never had tubes before.
Present system is Sim Audio P3 pre, MF A5 CD, PS Audio GCA500 Level 1 mods by Parts Connexion, and PurePower 1050 driving Von Schweikert VR4 Jr's via Analysis Plus Big Silver and Oval 9.
I am considering changing to the Cary SLP98P pre and Cary 303/300 CD player with the digital and tube output.
My questions are:
Does the pre or the amp really give you the tubey sound?
Should I change out the behemoth 500 wpc class D amp for a tube amp? (It can be very sterile)
And if I do, how many watts should I get to get the HT3's (in build) really humming? 150?
I have a dedicated 2 channel room double drywalled and double door'd 14 x 20 x 8 and heavily treated.
Give me names, power levels, types, dealers, prices...bring it on. I am a neophyte when to comes to tubes.