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Ayon Triton Evo Integrated

I just acquired a gently used Ayon Triton Evo integrated amp to level up from a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III. This beast was rather intimidating to buy, get shipped, unload and set up. 

Before I powered it up the first time my hands were a little shaky from exertion and adrenaline….like an alcoholic that needed a double shot of vodka to calm his nerves. 

The sound was immediately bigger, deeper, fuller, more open and with tighter bass. I’m still overwhelmed so not much more to report until I’ve settled into it for a while. 

Happy to have this purchase behind me. Time to rest and listen. 

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mfisher702
mfisher702 OP
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@decooney Good stuff. Thanks. 

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rvillanova
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I've owned this same amp for 5 years with Klipsch Cornwall IV. I can honestly say for the music I listen to rock/jazz/blues I am completely satisfied and highly doubt I'll ever move on. FYI- I also own the S-10 DAC which I also love. Great system!

mfisher702 OP
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@rvillanova Excellent. I hope it’s the last amp for me. I’m going to roll some preamp tubes for a few months then settle in. 

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rvillanova
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Let me know how that works out. 

mfisher702 OP
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I've just plugged in (4) matched Sylvania black plate 6SN7s (1960s/70's I think) and (2) matched RCA long black plate d getter 12AU7s.

It sounds like a burlap sack was removed from over my amp. Striking improvement. Immediately more open and clear and delicately articulated sounds. Imaging and sound stage seem 10-15% better / bigger. I'm not sure yet if mid-bass is actually reduced or just less obvious because everything above it is improved. I'm trying to relax into this for a few weeks or more and get a broad-scope sense.

One item of note is that I absolutely hear and enjoy full-range music at a lower volume than before these tubes went in. Things come alive and bloom sooner.

It's a lot of new information to process. Good so far.

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