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Icon Audio Stereo 30 SE

Hi, anyone have experience with this integrated amp? For my new speakers, I wanna buy a single ended tube amp for critical listening from time to time. I recently bought a pair of Legacy Audio Signature SEs and drive them through a solid state system.  But I would like to also buy a SE tube amp for listening when the mood warrants.  I have recently bought a Coincident Dynamo SE which is only 8 WPC, but they still sounded wonderful driving the speakers. However, I bought that for my second system, and Legacy recommends at least 30 WPC.  The Icon 30 SE is 28 WPC on ultralinear mode, and is reasonably priced. Please recommend any other brands that also fit the criteria. I preffer auto biased, easy to maintain amplifiers. Thanks.
nitewulf

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nitewulf OP
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Kdude,

Yeah the Legacies are pretty efficient and I do not use subwoofers.  I actually like the KT150s...as I've heard the Primaluna integrated with KT150s and loved the sound of it.
nitewulf OP
419 posts
 
I've always been curious about Line Magnetic...and the 518IA may be a great fit.  Bit pricier than I'm looking to spend, but used price should be in range.  It's not auto biasing though right? Is it easy to bias the tubes?
nitewulf OP
419 posts
 
Great, let us know how that works. I’ve purchased the Lyric Audio TI140 MK2 to satiate my tube lust. Wonderful amp. But would be very interested in your impressions on the Icon.
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