I had the Triangle Celius speakers with a Unison Unico amp with Wally Mods and Jolida 100 CDP with WMods. Somehow it never did sound right as it would cause my ears to bleed at times. I went to the Jolida 502B amp and it helped but it was slow and wet sounding. Then I tried the Pathos MKII and that amp did the best of the lot but still it left me wanting.
I sold all my gear and moved to Audio Note and never looked back. If I may suggest to you to look up a dealer in your area or go to the show in Denver and try and listen to their gear.
If you are set on keeping you present set up then yes the 502B is your weekest link. The Pathos MKII will smoke the 502B and can be had for $1250.00. I was shocked how much better it was vs. the Unico with level 2 mods.
I don't think you are limited to Macs as there are so many tube amps that will work in your system. Look for a great deal on the Gon, buy and try and if it doesn't sound right then sell and get your money back or most of it back.
Kind regards,
Gary
I sold all my gear and moved to Audio Note and never looked back. If I may suggest to you to look up a dealer in your area or go to the show in Denver and try and listen to their gear.
If you are set on keeping you present set up then yes the 502B is your weekest link. The Pathos MKII will smoke the 502B and can be had for $1250.00. I was shocked how much better it was vs. the Unico with level 2 mods.
I don't think you are limited to Macs as there are so many tube amps that will work in your system. Look for a great deal on the Gon, buy and try and if it doesn't sound right then sell and get your money back or most of it back.
Kind regards,
Gary