Have owned SS up until just a few days ago, when I had and took the opportunity to trade my Nuforce class D 160w mono's for a Cary Rocket 88R (30w triode/60 ultralinear). Despite the low power rating I notice no degradation in sound quality, even at fairly loud levels running in triode. I was afraid that my Usher 87db/8 ohm (dipping into 4 ohms) speakers wouldn't be a good match for tubes. The Cary is happily putting that notion to bed. Quite happy with the sound.
Hybrid vs. Straight Tubes
I am serioulsy considering the purchase of a Jolida Hybrid Amplifier, most likely an integrated amp (tube-pre section with solid state power). The amp will be used to drive my Monitor Audio RS6s.
I am after tube sound and coloration.
The advantage of the hybrid amp is the added power at a reasonable cost.
My question is, will I be trading off the tube qualities for added power? And, is the added power even needed to drive my speakers?
Which would be preferable a 40 watt tube amp, or a 100 watt hybrid?
PS: For more details regarding my system, please see my post in virtual systems.
Thanks!
I am after tube sound and coloration.
The advantage of the hybrid amp is the added power at a reasonable cost.
My question is, will I be trading off the tube qualities for added power? And, is the added power even needed to drive my speakers?
Which would be preferable a 40 watt tube amp, or a 100 watt hybrid?
PS: For more details regarding my system, please see my post in virtual systems.
Thanks!