aj523
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| Who's using Harbeth with tubes, what speaker model and how many watts per channel? Thx @twoleftears. This isn’t the first thread on this controversial question so do a search for my info. I have the 40.2 Annies and I’m using Linear Tube Audio’s Zotl40 Reference amps monoblocked which is approx 90 wpc in 8 ohms. The tubes in each... | |
| Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96 @arafiq Yes yes yes. I looked up the 40.2 impedance curve and it dipped below 8 ohms at 90hz to 6 ohms but other than that it stayed above 10 for most of the curve and even hitting 12!!. A 12 ohm speaker lol. Super easy to drive. That’s why I went... | |
| What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1 The Harbeth 40.2, the Annie, and 40.3XD have slightly higher sensitivity than the 40.1, 86db vs. 84db, but those newer models have a much higher impedance curve. The curve on the 40.2 stays above 8 ohms throughout almost the entire frequency range... | |
| Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96 @arafiq Wow. Right on point with me. That's rare. Anyway, glad you liked the Olympica. Now that we clearly have the same musical ear and listening preference, see if you can demo the Harbeth 40.3 XD. Prepare for happy tears! | |
| What's your favorite boutique speaker maker Brooklyn NYDevore, Bache, Ohm. | |
| All New Magico A5 Loudspeakers // Biggest "BANG" For Your BUCK On The Market ?! Are these speakers better than Tekton ? | |
| Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96 @atmasphere Agreed and I listened in what appeared to be an incredible listening environment with top notch components where many pairs have been sold. I really just think it comes down to listening preference,, personal taste, including your brai... | |
| Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96 So I spent a solid 2 hours demoing the O’96 this past July at In Living Stereo in Manhattan. The room was extremely well treated and the accompanying electronics were Mactone. I don’t remember the cabling. From my written notes on that day - O’96s... | |
| best phono stage under 10k @saxsaudio1So what did the OP finally decide on? I own Sutherland which is what I think he was trying to describe. | |
| Phono preamp worth it with MM cartridges? If you have a friendly dealer take the $2k and your P3, and exchange for a P6 with the Ania MC + Sutherland KC Vibe phonostage. THAT will be a very noticeable upgrade to your record collection. | |
| Cube Audio or Charney I spent 3 hours in July listening to Charneys speakers and they do sound nice but ultimately not for my taste. Also the one I really liked for my room was very expensive esp given the build quality so I couldn't justify it or resale value if i go... | |
| What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1 Or LTA z40 Ref mono92 wpcCirca 1960 EL34 Mullards EF2 Phenomenal tone balance. DEAD quiet | |
| Leave tube amps always on? As the OP, I started this weekend - turning amp and preamp on Friday after work, leaving on, and will be turning off later today Sunday. During the week, will turn on and off normally.Its probably in my head, but it sounds better today than the pa... | |
| Leave tube amps always on? @vinylfunSorry I dont know Kevin Deal. Is he an engineer ? What audio manufacturer is he or / work for? | |
| Leave tube amps always on? @hilde45 Thats what I was thinking. How many electrical engineers with qualified expertise have actually weighed in here other than maybe atmas-sphere. |