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What amp are you using with your Gallo 3.1's?

I bought a pair of Gallo 3.1's in September. I am currently using a Response Audio Platinum modified Jolida 502b with KT88/98 tubes, 60 watts per channel. Input tubes are vintage Tungsol and Valvo. I am, for the most part (audionervosa) satisfied with the sound. Timing, rythm, and pace is good, the sound is happy, toe tapping fun. Very musical. I had a Mcintosh 6900 for a cpl of months 200 watts with autoformers. I was dissapointed that there seemed to be no synergy with these two components. The sound was rolled off, flat, and lifeless in my system, in my house. YMMV

I am just curious what other Gallo owners have tried, what worked well, what didn't, and what you are using now.
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mapman
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"Could it be that their seperates are that much better than the integrateds?"

I suspect at least some of the Mc integrateds are not as high current and less able to handle complex loads well.

I remember looking at several Mc integrated models for my OHMs and vetoing them for this reason.
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"As far as high current amps are concerned, at low volumes does it have much impact on the music?"

Yes, that is exactly where it matters most.

"I am anxious to hear what you think of the Wyred 4 sound amps. I have been thinking about trying one myself."

I have heard good things and it is high on my list of high value, high power, high current amps.
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Nice to hear things are working out well with the Gallos and the ST1000.

Definitely interested to hear about what you hear with the Class A in comparison as well.

Keep us posted!
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