So my first venture into tube equipment will be an integrated amp based on the recommendations of this fine group of enthusiasts. I have narrowed the field to the Rogue Audio Tempest III, Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum, the Cayin H-80 and Cary SLI-80.
All of this is based on what I have read and what fits in my budget. The Cary is a little over but for something I think I'll have for a lifetime I'm willing to go a little over...
I will be driving B&W 602S3's until more $$$ are available for something else.
My intent is to listen to vinyl then maybe venture into CD's or digital music. Any feedback or suggestions are appreciated.
Going somewhere to listen to any of these is not an option for me, and room size is undetermined as I am in the process of moving.
I have never heard a tube fail catostrophically, but I have heard a tube that was starting to go out. In that case the music started to break up a bit when we started pushing the speakers.
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