I own a pair of Thiels 1.6 and the Aleph 3. I have had this combination for 11 months and what a sweet 11 months it has been. You can't go wrong if your room is not too big.
Aleph 3 versus Cary CAD 50MKII on Thiel CS1.6
I have recently switched from solid state 200X2 integrated to a handbuilt tube pre-amp and a Dynaco Stereo 70 on a pair of Thiel CS1.6's. I am far happier with the sound. Contemplating an Aleph 3 or a pr. of Cary CAD 50MKII
(push pull triode at 25w or 50 "linear class A". Anybody care to comment on a few thoughts I have would be greatly appreciated. 1) Will the Cary be sonically less powerful,equal or a bit more oomp versus the Dynaco? I would certainly expect the Cary's to sound better than the Stereo 70, it's the power difference that concerns me as far as this discussion gpoes.
2) How much more oomp (slam) will the Aleph produce versus either of the tube designs?
Thanks,
Victor
(push pull triode at 25w or 50 "linear class A". Anybody care to comment on a few thoughts I have would be greatly appreciated. 1) Will the Cary be sonically less powerful,equal or a bit more oomp versus the Dynaco? I would certainly expect the Cary's to sound better than the Stereo 70, it's the power difference that concerns me as far as this discussion gpoes.
2) How much more oomp (slam) will the Aleph produce versus either of the tube designs?
Thanks,
Victor