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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




meambler

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meambler OP
102 posts
 
I like my speakers so they aren't going anywhere anytime soon. 

With the right amount of power they sound great. So I guess that is an important component of any Amp or Intergrated that would be on my list.
 
The Hk990 is 150w/ch into 8 Ohms. 

I like the hybrid design of the Rogue Pharaoh and will read more about it and see if I can find a dealer close by.  I'll also look into the PrimaLuna's.

Thanks for all the info and quick replies.



meambler OP
102 posts
 
Thanks tis49.

Are there other options besides going Rogue? 
meambler OP
102 posts
 
So, I’m leaing towards the Rogue Pharaoh with the hybrid tube /ss design.

However, are there more powerful options out there in the Hybrid realm of amps… say 250 to 300 watts/channel into 8 ohms?
meambler OP
102 posts
 
So The Van Alstine 600-R is an Amp not an Intergrated.

If I went that way could I use my HK990 as a Pre amp?  And how would I hook that up? 

Would that be going the opposite way using a solid state pre amp with a tube amp? As I understand it's best to use a tube pre amp with a Solid State Amp…. right?

Or could I use my Oppo 105D as a preamp? I have read where that might not be the best thing to do. 

To clarify my previous question… Are there more Powerful Hybrid Integrated options to the Rogue Pharaoh Hybrid Integrated out there? 
meambler OP
102 posts
 
Went away from the tubes and bought a Coda CSIB integrated. 

It just arrived but due to my work schedule I won't be able to get it into my system until after Christmas.

Thanks to all of you who shared your knowledge and took time out of your life's to help guide me.

Happy Holidays!

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