I have:
Vandersteen 2ce's with a pair of W2 subwoofers
rega RP1 with Ortofon Blue
Rega Apollo R
Working with my local store and looking at Rouge.
Cronus 2300.00
Atlas/Metis 3500.00
Audio 99 and M150's used 5000.00
I went in to look at differences of first two and noticed used.
This will probably be my last Pre/Amp upgrade ever.
My questions are as I have never owned tube equipment.
Is there a major cost of replacing tubes over time? I probably will always be a stock tube person as I am the kind of guy who wants to just listen.
Is there a MAJOR difference in Cronus vs Atlas / Metis sound? The store I am loyal to does not have the best auditioning space.
Is the 99 / M150's a great deal or just an okay deal in your opinion? Seems to me it is like getting a "free" preamp. They are 3 years old with "low" hours on tubes. They were bought at same store and customer upgraded tubes.
Thanks for your opinions
Vandersteen 2ce's with a pair of W2 subwoofers
rega RP1 with Ortofon Blue
Rega Apollo R
Working with my local store and looking at Rouge.
Cronus 2300.00
Atlas/Metis 3500.00
Audio 99 and M150's used 5000.00
I went in to look at differences of first two and noticed used.
This will probably be my last Pre/Amp upgrade ever.
My questions are as I have never owned tube equipment.
Is there a major cost of replacing tubes over time? I probably will always be a stock tube person as I am the kind of guy who wants to just listen.
Is there a MAJOR difference in Cronus vs Atlas / Metis sound? The store I am loyal to does not have the best auditioning space.
Is the 99 / M150's a great deal or just an okay deal in your opinion? Seems to me it is like getting a "free" preamp. They are 3 years old with "low" hours on tubes. They were bought at same store and customer upgraded tubes.
Thanks for your opinions