Looks like you can get all that except tone controls with Van Alstine -- their tube preamp runs $2100 and you can get their SS SET 400 (225wpc @8ohms) or their hybrid power amp Fet Valve 400R (200wpc @8ohms) for $2900 (that would put you right at your limit). I only have their phono preamp, but the aforementioned pre is highly rated (at least by one reviewer) and is at the top of my own upgrade list.
Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed
I just picked up what will hopefully be my end-game speakers. They are TLS-1's based on the old Ohm F design, produced by Dale Harder of HHR Exotic speakers. I will probably share more in a separate speaker thread later.
It's become readily apparent that my Rogue Cronus Magnum III integrated is not cutting it with these speakers.
I am looking for suggestions on a tube-pre and solid state amp separates that will drive the TLS-1's to nirvana.
Here are my must haves:
- I want tone controls (treble/ bass)
- Again tube pre
- SS amp
- At least 150 wpc
- Want to keep my spend under $5k (new or used)
Yes, I already have Dale's recommendation, but I'm looking for other points of view here.
Thanks,
Joe
It's become readily apparent that my Rogue Cronus Magnum III integrated is not cutting it with these speakers.
I am looking for suggestions on a tube-pre and solid state amp separates that will drive the TLS-1's to nirvana.
Here are my must haves:
- I want tone controls (treble/ bass)
- Again tube pre
- SS amp
- At least 150 wpc
- Want to keep my spend under $5k (new or used)
Yes, I already have Dale's recommendation, but I'm looking for other points of view here.
Thanks,
Joe