bluethinker
Responses from bluethinker
| Lush and Romantic Tube Amps @kota1 - thank you for this suggestion. I’ve seen Bob Carver’s name on this board before, but as I’m new to audio equipment, have no familiarity with his equipment. That 85 watt amp looks extremely compelling. I have been on the fence, nearly read... | |
| Conrad Johnson Classic 120se vs. Linear Tube Audio 40 Reference Amps @paulcreed @cellorover @marco1 @jjss49 Thank you all for your replies. @jjss49 - Would you be so kind to indulge me with your opinion on the EL34 tube sound? I’ve been reading about it and I’m really curious. I love an airy and bloomy sort o... | |
| On the hunt for a non-tube preamp (or hybrid), long post... I purchased the Linear Tube Audio preamp a few months ago. Count me in their fan club. Right out of the box I was blown away by how good it is. I’ve been told by quite a few people that you have to spend in the $15K range to improve on it. It’s be... | |
| Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier I thought about purchasing an Accuphase amp from japan. But not having a warranty on a new product made me feel uneasy. Also, you will need to pay import taxes, which is another thing to consider. | |
| Conrad Johnson Classic 120se vs. Cary Audio Design CAD120 MKII? @jeffseight - I have found that the Linear Tube Audio preamp brings a ton of detail that I’d been missing with my former tube preamp. It’s pretty amazing. The combo of the LTA preamp with a tube power amp brings the best of both worlds for me. ... | |
| Warm, rich but detailed SS preamp (made you give up tubes) I’ve found the Luxman 590axii class an amp delivers a warm sound when paired with the proper speaker and Dac. I also own a high quality all tube system - tube preamp and tube power amp - and the Luxman 590axii delivers a soothing and warm soun... | |
| An Excellent (Moderately priced) tube integrated for QLN prestige 3 Speakers @char2 - Wish I’d seen your post earlier! I also have the QLN Prestige Three speakers. I don’t see myself ever wanting to upgrade them, as I love them so much. I have used the Qualiton Integrated with them with good results. I did eventually... | |
| Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i vs LTA Z40+ Integrated @edwinf - I’m currently traveling back to the usa from Europe. Can’t seem to find how to send a private message on my minke phone. I arrive back home Monday night. Will send you that promised message Tuesday morning! | |
| Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i vs LTA Z40+ Integrated @edwinf - if you are looking for “most realistic instruments” I’d say 100% to go with the LTA preamp. Both have a holographic quality, but the LTA has more of a live music feel to it. Also, look out for a private message from me. | |
| Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i vs LTA Z40+ Integrated I own a Qualiton 100 watt power amp. I also own a Linear Tube Audio preamp. Given the sensitivity and impedance of your speakers, either amp would work. Personally, I’d recommend the Linear Tube Audio integrated. The LTA equipment is amazing - lot... | |
| Balanced Audio Technology (Bat) Vk33se @dweller - I would love to hear your impressions of your BAT VK-255 SE amp. I’ve heard that it’s voiced to sound a bit like tubes, which would be appealing to me. I currently have a Linear Tube Audio reference preamp which I absolutely love paired... | |
| Streamer/dac …. Organic/euphonic sound signature I own the Innuous streamer as well as the Gold Note DS-10 streamer/Dac with the external power supply offered by Gold Note. For what you are looking for, I strongly recommend the Gold Note DS-10. It’s an interesting piece, as it allows you to chan... | |
| Dynaudio Heritage + Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe @drubin - They sound ok at lower volume. But to your point, they don’t really open up until cranked up a bit. It sounds like you had the same experience with your Dynaudios! | |
| Coda 16 vs. Pass Labs xa60.8 @laaudionut - Thanks for your reply! I read somewhere that the coda 16 might be “too transparent.” I did a home demo with the Luxman 509, which is a class AB amp. I really didn’t like it, because it was sounded cold, analytical and harsh to me... | |
| Dynaudio Heritage + Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe @ahtapott - they will handle them, but they won’t make them really sing to their potential. I think it’s a speaker that really demands a lot of power. If you read and listen to all the reviews, the same thing is mentioned by most of them. I wo... |