I have Revel F52s and have tried them with PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated at about 75 watt/channel. Sounds good but I agree with the assessment that the 52s do better with real power. Now have the PrimaLuna connected to Revel F206s and felt they were a little flat until I swapped in the KT150 tubes which give it about 100 watts/. If I were trying to get the most from an F52/tube combo, I would use a tube preamp and a SS amp. In fact I am waiting for my tube ModWright Oppo 105 to front a Krell Foundation/Krell TAS to my F52s. A lot of people think a hybrid setup gives the best of both worlds.
Tube amp Questions
Hi everyone
The questions are… What tube amp setup would you reccommend to incorporate into this configuration?
What do you look for in a good Tube Amp?
I like the HK 990. However I would like to move to the Tube end of things and experience that sound.
I know I will need to audition a few to see what sound I prefer. I just figured with all the knowlegde and experience on this forum a couple of you could suggest some give a listen to.
Looking at around a $3000 limit.
My current system is…
Harman Kardon HK990 intergrated
Revel F52 speakers
SVS PB12 NSD Sub
VPI Aries Scout with an Ortofon 2m Bronze mm cart
Herron VTPH 1mm phono preamp
Oppo 105D
Belden BJC LC-1 interconnects
12 gauge, 87 strand, oxygen free copper speaker cables
The SVS Sub and VPI are nicely isolated.
I'm going to upgrade the sub to a SVS SB13 Ultra.
Thanks for taking some time out of your day to respond.
Peace,
Mark
The questions are… What tube amp setup would you reccommend to incorporate into this configuration?
What do you look for in a good Tube Amp?
I like the HK 990. However I would like to move to the Tube end of things and experience that sound.
I know I will need to audition a few to see what sound I prefer. I just figured with all the knowlegde and experience on this forum a couple of you could suggest some give a listen to.
Looking at around a $3000 limit.
My current system is…
Harman Kardon HK990 intergrated
Revel F52 speakers
SVS PB12 NSD Sub
VPI Aries Scout with an Ortofon 2m Bronze mm cart
Herron VTPH 1mm phono preamp
Oppo 105D
Belden BJC LC-1 interconnects
12 gauge, 87 strand, oxygen free copper speaker cables
The SVS Sub and VPI are nicely isolated.
I'm going to upgrade the sub to a SVS SB13 Ultra.
Thanks for taking some time out of your day to respond.
Peace,
Mark