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Tenor amp / Coincident Total Victory combo

I will be receiving my Coincident Total Victory speakers in the near future. These are Mr. Blume's latest version with slightly upgraded parts in the crossover (he apparently already uses the best available) and a messaging of the tuned port to help lower a slight midbass bump. I am excited.

I am presently using his Coincident 300b mono's with Sophia 300b tubes. The amp sounds amazing.

Previous to the Total Victories I was using his regular Victory, now sold. The synergy between his amp and speaker was marvelous. The only thing lacking was the lower end. Luckily I had an Rel Strata lll sub. The TV's will not need a sub. Everything else was second to none IMO.

My next upgrade will likely be to an OTL. I have heard the Atma-Sphere's on a few occasions, and have always felt they where the best for my listening tastes.

I than heard the Tenor 75wi, and now the 150hp. Both these amps sounded as good (if not better) than the Atma's. I was wondering if anyone has paired any of these amps to any of the Coincident speakers.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

EMM combo for digital source, JA Michell/RS Labs/ ZYX 1000/ Groove for analog source.
cousinbillyl

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cousinbillyl OP
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Just got the Atma-Sphere MA1 Silver Edition. Wow, my M60's will soon be for sale.

With the Silver's, so far nothing else I have heard comes close. More base than I know what to do with, and I have a placette passive linestage.
cousinbillyl OP
190 posts
 
I like it sauteed over a campfire with a little bit of butter and beer, thank you.

Bill

PS english as a second language, sorry about the base.
cousinbillyl OP
190 posts
 
The final nod went to the Atma Sphere M60 mk.ll.2 (with all three of their upgrades). We all have different needs as far as our listening priorities. This amp was my favorite of all I have listened to. The only other amp I would now like to bring into my listening room is the original Tenor 75.

I did hear the Canaries, and did like them. The M60's however appear to have more power in the bass, and by virtue of being an OTL, a little more open and transparant.

At this level, it is hard for me to describe the differences. There where pros and cons to all.

I did hear the new Tenor 300hp. It was paired with the new Kharma's? (the $60,000.00? pair), and the Audio Aero. It too was a great combo, just not my cup'o'tea. I like my music a little more jumpy and alive than this combo offered.
cousinbillyl OP
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Onhwy61 and Sbank

Thank you for your responses.

You are both absolutely correct. How good can great get. If the Coincident amps where designed for those speakers, what am I looking for.

I think this describes my neurosis which is Audiophilia.

Case in point. When I heard the Tenor amps in Montreal, there was a calming effect that came over both me and my friend. I can not quantify this, but let me say I could have listened to them for hours with no desire to leave the room. This is what I am looking for in my own home. If upon hearing the new TV's, this feeling comes over me, than yes, there will be no need to change. I will try to keep an open mind. But, the only times I have felt this way while listening to music was with OTL designs. (Yes I know the 150 hp is not an OTL, but they say it is as good. Only listening will tell).

This being said. The better of the two sounds in Montreal was not in the Tenor room with the Parsifals, but in the other room using Lammhorns?? this with much less expensive corollary equipment.

Too much to think about. I will let you know how the sound is once the Coincident Total Victories are broken in.

Bill
cousinbillyl OP
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Gliderguider

Wow!!!!.

That's what I was looking for. Someone else who has done the legwork. I do not want to say I am lazy, but this is why I love Audiogon. We can all share our experiences with one another.

I will await your follow up statements.

I too would like to look at other option. 845 tubes, 45's etc.. Thank you.
cousinbillyl OP
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I just purchased a quad of the new run of KR Audio 300b BXLS's.

This is a stunning tube upon first listen. As much bass as my ProAc Response 2 has ever put out, and highs that I didn't know I could hear. I have only listened to an Annie Lennox CD so this is a very preliminary observation. The Atma-Sphere M60's I heard a while ago with this speaker is still a bit better. Something about being more open and alive. I think this goes back to my observation that I am an OTL kind of guy. Having said that I am still hoping the Total Victory's mate well with the 300b's. This will allow me to keep my SET. I am going to try and keep an open mind.
cousinbillyl OP
190 posts
 
I am very happy with my Atma-Sphere MA1. They are also 140 wpc. They are a better match than my 60 wpc M60's.
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