Awhile back a friend and I compared Spectral vs ARC on the Eidolon (old version, not vision or diamond). No comparison: the Spectral just blew away the ARC. I use strictly solid state gear on my Avalon Radians( which in my opinion is a better speaker than the original Eidolon, particularly if you like chamber music like I do). I use the Spectral DMC 30SL with the DMA 180. mk1 version with the Spectral 2000/3000 DAC and player. Unbelievable separation of the players in a string quartet with unbelievable lack of blur unlike tube amps. Of course this is not a warm unnatural sound like tubes, but a true vibrant, edgy sound, like a good string quartet should sound like. The Emersons' version of the late Schubert quartets with this setup has yet to be equaled, nobody has come close, particularly tubes, just stay away from that syrupy sound with at least non OTL tube amps.
Budget Amp for Avalon Eidolon
I noticed here a few conversations already about Avalon Eidolon and best matching amp. It appeared Eidolon sounds best with CAT and Jadis. But I can't afford to buy Eidolon and recommended amp electronics.
Could you please let me know if you had a good experience with 'down to earth' amps with Avalon Eidolon.
My current system is
Meridian 508.24,ARC LS15 Preamp,ARC VT100 MkII, Proac2.5, interconnect(XLR)\speaker cable - NBS Master III, Svetlana valves.
I was considering
1) change only speakers
2) change ARC VT100 for more powerful Mcintosh (don't know which one yet. I found suggestion to bridge MC275 and get 150W per channel.
3)change ARC VT100 for Electrocompaniet AW120 ( Nice SS amp can produce 200W into 4oms)
4)change VT100 for Gamut D200 MkIII ?
5)change VT100 for Ayre V-1xe ?
What are your suggestions?
Please write only if you had an experience with Avalon Eidolon and 'down to earth amps' (under US$10000)
Could you please let me know if you had a good experience with 'down to earth' amps with Avalon Eidolon.
My current system is
Meridian 508.24,ARC LS15 Preamp,ARC VT100 MkII, Proac2.5, interconnect(XLR)\speaker cable - NBS Master III, Svetlana valves.
I was considering
1) change only speakers
2) change ARC VT100 for more powerful Mcintosh (don't know which one yet. I found suggestion to bridge MC275 and get 150W per channel.
3)change ARC VT100 for Electrocompaniet AW120 ( Nice SS amp can produce 200W into 4oms)
4)change VT100 for Gamut D200 MkIII ?
5)change VT100 for Ayre V-1xe ?
What are your suggestions?
Please write only if you had an experience with Avalon Eidolon and 'down to earth amps' (under US$10000)