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This thread makes me want to vomit. I can't believe I read the whole thing. The idea that putting a tube mic into a tube pre is not ideal is ridiculous - depends on the mic, depends on the pre, depends on if you think it works for the sounds you're recording. The idea that there are steadfast rules in recording is ridiculous. BTW, the sonic characteristics of tube pre's vary greatly and the same for tube mics. A good mic and a good pre ought to do an honest job capturing the performed audio, tube or not, so that on playback it sounds like the performance.
To the OP - You need to find what works for you and make up your own mind as to what you like. Don't listen to people's opinions. Try out as much gear as you can and form your own opinions. Make a judgement based on your own experience with audio recording as to what you think will work best for your situation. Being a recording engineer is a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and understanding. The more you learn the more your tastes will change...and with it your gear.
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