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Infinity Irs Beta

I recently purchased a set of the Irs Betas. My system consists of a Krell Kct Preamp, Krell Kps28 CD player, Krell Fpb400 cx which I am powering the mid,high panels and using the cast interconnects between them and a Krell Ksa300 for the bass towers with the servo unit. Would tubes on the top end be a big improvement? Any folks here run tubes on their Betas and have you compared the two? It sounds wonderful as is.
rvito

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rwd
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I also had the LS 25mk2 (the best-not the Mk3). Wonderful. I think this would be fine.
rwd
695 posts
 
Rvito, The ARC VT100 (mk2) sounded quite good. I only went to the Hurricanes for more power (which I really didn't need). Remember I listen at a lower lever then most (most of the time). The ARC had more of the warmer tube sound (but not of the early 70's). A GREAT amp if you can get it and I also understand the MK2 is better then the MK3.

RWD (Rick)
rwd
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So good to see Sirspeedy back in the rooms commenting again! Yes the IRS Beta's are a fine (great?!) speaker. I have the model before that one (The Infinity RS-1B's). I agree with all the comments above. Tubes on top/SS on bottom. I have used Audio Research VT 100 and Hurricanes on the top and now MacIntosch MC 275 (2 of them in mono @ 150watts per).

RWD (Rick)
rwd
695 posts
 
What's the size room and at what level do you listen? Also, do you prefer classical (large, dramatic or small)to other types of music? I love classical and at most times the VT100 was spot on.

RWD (Rick)
rwd
695 posts
 
Rvito, your room is considered (by me at least) moderate to large. Mine is about the same size. I had no problem driving the top end of the RS-1B's with the ARC VT100mk2. You should be fine with them. What other amps were you considering?

RWD (Rick)
rwd
695 posts
 
Mark, great hearing from you!! My e-mail is rick.daversa@gmail.com. Perhaps (if you are still in the tri-state area) we can catch up again. Hope Sid is ok?
Peace!

RWD (Rick

P.S. Correct about the tweeter and the tape (or a small plate). I did that to my tweeters.
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