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Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help

Hi everyone,

I am in the process of securing Devore 0/96s with A23 cables.  My source will be an Auralic Vega G2.  I have narrowed my list of integrated amps to some tube and SS (Class A) gear.  I am looking for some help from those that have experienced this speaker and amp combinations.  I am moving from a very transparent system and looking for a little more warmth, musicality, and a system that is more emotionally engaging.

Tube amp potentials:
Leben CS300
Leben CS600
Line Magnetic 845
Maybe a simple SET (Unison Research Simply Italy)

SS Class A potentials:
Pass Labs INT-25
Sugden A21se or Masterclass IA-4

Looking to end my constant desire to make system changes once and for all! LOL
crandell25

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crandell25 OP
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Thanks for the suggestion @gestalt.  300B is also an appealing option.  I will check the products out.
crandell25 OP
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@three_easy_payments, thanks for the detailed response on your direct experience with the 0/96s and some of the components I have on the list.  There is definitely something magical that SETs seem to bring.  I built a Bottlehead Crack for my headphone setup and I thoroughly enjoy it.  I have read on the Line Magnetic amps and the comments seem to echo your experience with lots of dynamics and huge soundstage.  I was looking at the 845 so I will need to check the 805 out.
crandell25 OP
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@grinnell I am not familiar with Decware but I will check them out!
crandell25 OP
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@essrand the Accuphase E-650 looks interesting from a class A SS perspective.  How would you describe the match and sound with the 0/96s?
crandell25 OP
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@ everyone, thanks for all the great suggestions!  Leaves me with a lot to look into.

@essrand that is great to hear!  One last question, did you hear the Luxman 380 with Devores or with a different speaker?
crandell25 OP
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Lots of Line Magnetic recommendations!  I would have suspected more Leben pairings out there with Devores.  Questions to the Line Magnetic owners:
1) Are the big power tubes (845, 300, 805) easy to source?
2) Are decent tube replacements expensive?

The Line Magnetic is one of the cheaper alternatives recommended in this thread for sure but I am curious about longer term ownership with these big power tubes.

Thanks!

 
crandell25 OP
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@three_easy_payments thanks for the tube recommendations.  I will look into them.

@fsonicsmith Keep us posted on how you find the 8 watts for the 0/93s!
crandell25 OP
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@verdantaudio thanks for the feedback!  I will check out the review.
crandell25 OP
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Thanks for the additional responses everyone.

@pingvin - The New Audio Frontiers amps look very interesting indeed.
crandell25 OP
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Not to stray too far off topic but has anyone had the opportunity to compare Devore with Coherent Audio speakers from Canada?
crandell25 OP
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@roncagg I finally had a chance to look up the Ultralinear amp.  Very interesting indeed with rave reviews.  I will need to consider it as one of the options while I wait for my Devore's.
crandell25 OP
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@davehg thanks for the response.  My order is in for the 0/96s.  The Leben CS600x is at the top of my list.  There are some great recommendations on this thread but some are out of budget range.  The Luxman LX-380 is also a contender but the Leben definitely seems more flexible with tube options.

I am also considering building a Bottlehead setup for the 0/96s down the road.  I built and use a Bottlehead Crack in my headphone setup and love it.
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