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Audio Note Power Amps

Hi guys, looking for some advice on my search for an SET amp.

 

I currently have a Supratek DHT pre which is connected to a First Watt SIT-2. I listen to mainly vocals, acoustics, orchestral and small ensemble kind of music. Rock, heavy metal type of music aren’t my cup of tea.

 

My current system sounds really good but I’m looking to add an SET power amp to my system to try a different flavour and to see whether I would like to keep the SIT-2 or the SET amp or maybe even both.

 

I am currently looking at the Yamamoto A-03S and some Audio Note power amps. I mentioned to a friend, who deals in high-end used equipment, that I’m looking for an Audio Note power-amp to mate with my Supratek and he straight out told me that based on his experience with a myriad of AN equipment, if I’m getting an AN power-amp then I should pair it with an AN pre or just get an AN integrated and that AN equipment doesn’t mix well with other brands.

 

Anyone here can advice whether the above statement hold any water? Not that I don’t believe my friend but I would like to hear from those in the community more experienced with AN equipment whether his statement is accurate in any way, which will help me decide how I proceed.

 

Thanks

 

wenhaw
gregm
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(a friend)... straight out told me that based on his experience with a myriad of AN equipment, if I’m getting an AN power-amp then I should pair it with an AN pre or just get an AN integrated and that AN equipment doesn’t mix well with other brands

Hi @wenhaw,  your friend was probably referring to AN amps' low input impedance which makes them unusual & difficult loads. It's not the end of the world, and the matter can be addressed by the pre's designer. You look like you already have an excellent pre (Cabernet?) so before you ditch it why not just contact its designer -- if you settle for AN, that is.

The Yamamoto is very good but I don't know if it, or any mid-range AN amp, can outperform your SIT-2.

 

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charles1dad
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The Yamamoto is very good but I don't know if it, or any mid-range AN amp, can outperform your SIT-2.

Undoubtedly a case by case scenario dependent on the specific listener and their sonic preferences and audio system make up. Could easily tilt in either direction. 

Charles 

 

psf4972
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minor correction; it was a J2 not later model SIT 3 that I compared with my Yamamoto A-06-3.......the J2 was borrowed, from a composer / studio producer friend, who also has a Yamamoto! 

 

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pesky_wabbit
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As far as I am aware the Cabarnet‘s output transformers run the standard 600 ohms output which would mate perfectly with 600 ohm transformer input of the Ankoru and its ilk.

wenhaw OP
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Thanks everyone for the replies and my apologies for not replying earlier as I have been busy with work.

Give me some time to digest all the replies :D

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