How will C100, C200 or C500 solid state preamps work with my tube amps?

[Onebean]

I'm considering adding one of these preamps to my dedicated 2 channel system. I primarily use vintage tube amps like Fisher SA-100, Pilot SA-232, and my clone Acrosound mono amps (yes, I love vintage EL84 amps). Are these solid state preamps compatible with my tube amps. I know they will work, but is there some ohm specification between SS and tube that can cause a mismatch? C500 is available in tube or solid state, but the 100 and 200 are solid state only. I know I've read about this potential mismatch, but I don't understand it. I also don't know what will make my tube amps sound their best. My current pre is an MX110z, which I plan to more to a different system.

 

[damacman]

Absolutely! No problem at all …

 

[twiiii]

My favorite tube pre-amp is the C-500T. But with out flexibility and without tone controls no dice. The C-200 is great unit too with more flexibility . But here again no tone controls. So I'll stick with my C-34 as the C-40 won't fit. Its to wide and too deep. If I win the lottery it will be a C-2200 FG, two MC 3500's, a MVP player, with my TD 125 for my vintage HIFI system using my Concert Grands going back to passive crossovers. Then all I'll need is new speakers for my HT system and new front power amps. 207's won't be strong enough. 150,000 to 200,000 ought to do it. Including a sub woofer. Pre-owned 1.2K amps aren't cheap and neither are Magico S and A series speakers. Of course a Clear Audio Ovation with a TT5 arm to replace the Thorens for my current Mcintosh Stereo system. Oh I'll need two restored UREI 539 Room EQs for the vintage system, too.

 

[x3workshop]

I love my C100A with ALL of my tube amps: 6L6, EL84, EL34, 45SET, KT88, 7591A. It is a great preamp.

 

[AnyDayNow]

Works great with my Rogue Stereo 100; dead silent background, to die for clarity on vocals make & female, still exploring bass and treble; but then I’ve only had it in my system for a week.