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Is there such a thing...

as an KT88/6550 based tube that sounds similar to the midrange of an 845 tube? I was listening to a friends setup that uses the Unison Smart 845 amp and was blown away by the midrange. Is there any way I can come close to this sound without buying a 845 based amp and high efficiency speakers? More specifically, what 6550 based tubes, interconnects, etc.

Take a look at my updated system and tell me what you think.
Thanks
delliott

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delliott OP
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Duke
My speaker specs are:
Response: 28 to 22 khz Efficency: 89db
Power: 40 to 300 watts Imp: 6 ohms
They may drop down to 4 ohms if driven hard but I rarely go past 10 o'clock on my volume pots.

Herman
His system consists of:
Unison Smart 845 monoblocs
Von Schweikert VR4
Joule Electra LA-100 pre (I think)
BAT tube cd player
Mostly Synergistic Research i/c's
delliott OP
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Herman & Duke
Your insight is greatly appreciated. I think I'm just going through denial.

I know the 845 will be able to play my speakers but I'll be giving up a little bottom end for that midrange I'm craving. I told myself that the Aronovs will be my last amplifier, they did everything I wanted them to do until I heard those 845's.

I'll see what I can work out with my friend or maybe see if I can find a pair at a local hifi shop that I can demo.

Thanks
D
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