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Originally Posted by B.Rupe  My initial assertion to the original post is that the answer to his question is "yes". A tube mic through a tube pre IS necessary, provided that is the sound you desire or, ina good way accidently discover. Groove 9028 is asking a question that, essentially has no right answer. As wrong as it is for me to say "yes" it is also wrong for anyone to say no. Or that some technique that they would not use is wrong or incorrect.
Groove 9028 is presenting a question that is indicative of someone who is developing an interest in the process of recording. And he will most likely come to his own finite conclusion regarding tube mics and tube pres as his involvment continues over the years.
I boldly encourage Mr. Groove9028 to experiment with this combination, along with any other combination, or universally considered incorrect method. Because, speaking as a musician and producer, thats where the art is.
If Colombus had not had a revisionist mind, the world would still be flat.
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The answer to every question on gearslutz is going to be the same regarding gear choice, selection, styles, etc. Tony Belmont said it best, "IT DEPENDS".
What did Columbus revise in history? Nothing, he discovered that the paradigm created of unexperienced assumptions was inaccurate. No one ever experienced falling off the edge. Is the world flat? It depends, but, there is no edge to sail off into space without sufficient velocity. If you have sufficient velocity, it may as well be flat.
There are NO UNIVERSALLY ACCEPTED RULES OR PRACTICES CONSIDERED SUCH as far as gear selection goes and no one has stated that there are, ever, on this thread.
It depends.