I listened your speakers with Spectral Set-up, and Vac Monoblocks-Wadia. Vac-Wadia sounded so good that i cannot remember listening better system since. That was in 1997-98, and do not remember what model they were (eccept tubes were kt-88). However, i see pair of Standard 220's for sale, same tube and probably better than the older model.
Tube amp for Avalon Eidolon ?
I have no experience with tubes, and want to give them a try on my Avalon Eidolon (not diamonds) speakers (87 dB sensitivity, 4 ohm nominal, 3.6 ohm minimum). I'm using dCS Elgar + Purcel front end and currently not using a pre-amp, cardas neutral reference cables. I listen mostly to jazz, some classical, some rock.
Looking for suggestions on tube amp(s), preferably with balanced inputs, but not mandatory. I'm willing to spend some money, up to say $15k, and will probably try to buy used.
Thoughts and recommendations appreciated. Thanks. John.
Looking for suggestions on tube amp(s), preferably with balanced inputs, but not mandatory. I'm willing to spend some money, up to say $15k, and will probably try to buy used.
Thoughts and recommendations appreciated. Thanks. John.