arzach

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Impedance Matching - Tube Amp/Speakers
Hi, Ts0711, I think source and wiring is respectable (Bryston, Cardas, Kimber), only preamp is a little behind (Hitachi), but I want change tubes. Which brand tubes are in your IT-85? Do yout think better tubes can improve bass and speed? 
Impedance Matching - Tube Amp/Speakers
Is there someone who has experiences with some Dunlavy speakers and tube amps? I did buy ST-85 with EL34 tubes Electron (made in China), I dont know if they are good ones or not, so maybe some tube rolling could improve dynamics and bass, if pream... 
Impedance Matching - Tube Amp/Speakers
Thank you guys, alot of useful infos for me. I can confirm that my version of ST-85 has only 1 output tap, and also there is no triode/tetrode switch as on newer model. When I was comparing sound of Dunlavys with tubes (VTL) and with some solidsta... 
Impedance Matching - Tube Amp/Speakers
Thanks alot. Stereophile review is saying "VTL-85 is optimized for a load of around 5 ohms (85Wpc)" so 6 ohms Dunlavy SM-1 speakers (with a 3-10 ohm range) should be no problem, is it right? But why my friend's multimeter measured 4 ohms on Dunlav...