Mastersound and Ayon Spark V


Do U think Ayon is in the same league?

Recently I bought again a pair of Devore’s O/93 and I know I won’t move again from John’s beautiful creations (will reach 96 at some point).

Thing is, I’m very intrigue by the new Spark V from Ayon, wouldn’t mind to try, with those 6c33 tubes, how is the sound of them, compare to say 300B, 845, KT’s?

I’m pretty fortunate to own a Mastersound Gemini, (have had Dueundici, Dueventi, 300b compact, and house sound is magical to me), but maybe is too much for Devore’s and a smaller SET or SEP would be enough, like new Icona, or 845, 300B, Duetrenta; and can save for a good step up or phono stage).

Perfectly Happy with Mastersound build quality and sound, it makes everything sounds good, and cannot afford those Shindo that all of You talk (Leben wasn’t my fav btw).

superelmar

I really don't thing a 300b based SET @ 8wpc is going to be enough power for the Devore's at 93db unless your listening at very low levels. I tried a 300b SET on some Living Voice speakers that were 94db and yes they sounded good but constrained if i was honest they really needed 20-30wpc to wake them up i'd assume the Dveores will be similar. Maybe a paralleled 300b SET at 16wpc, but your getting into big $ and big $ to re-tube down the road.  

The Spark at 18wpc will probably be really nice though. looks like an interesting amp and Ayon gets great reviews never heard one though. 

Don’t have a mastersound but I have an Ayon Spark Delta you are welcome to come over and listen to if you’re going to be in Southern California. the 6C33C tubes are great.

Jerry