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For what its worth, I have the EVO400 Integrated; now running KT150s, and Mullard tubes on the two front; it’s glorious.

Hey Rick

Can you provide a bit more insight into what the KT150s sound like in the EVO 400 integrated? I tried the KT120s in my Dialogue Premium integrated and found them to be rather harsh and fatiguing, although they did produce more "punch" than the EL34s.

Have you tried the KT120s, and if so, how do they compare to the KT150s?

Oh, and I am very jealous that you live so close to Upscale.  I live in Boston and the only thing I can say about our local hi-fi shops in New England is that they full of attitude and empty of substance.  

Thanks!
TMQ


I've had the Dialogue Premium integrated for over 5 years and have absolutely loved it.  First tube amp I ever owned.  I tried the KT120 tubes but eventually switched back to the EL34s, which just sound so damn good.

I thought this was going to be my "forever amp", but I find myself wanting to be able to listen to headphones, and the lack of a line-out was occasionally annoying.

So yesterday I called Kevin Deal and ordered an EVO 400 integrated.  For the extra $$$ I'm getting about 2x more power (I think my PSB Synchrony Two speakers will appreciate that), a headphone jack and line-outs.  

I hope to have it by the weekend and I will post my first impressions.

Cheers,
TMQ