bluethinker
Responses from bluethinker
| 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... | |
| Luxman 590AX II Break-In I don’t think the Luxman 590ax is powerful enough to drive those speakers. I know. I have the amp and I’ve tried to drive similar harder to drive speakers. | |
| Dynaudio Heritage + Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe I have the Dynaudio HS speakers. My pov is they need 200 watts to really open up. I just don’t think it makes sense to drive them with a lower powered amp, even a high current class A doesn’t cut it. I’ve taken the HS out of circulation until I ... | |
| Experience with Luxman L-550 AXII I have the larger version - the 590axii - paired with Buchardt s400 mkii speakers. I was concerned the pairing might not be warm enough. Paired with the Buchardt speakers, I’ve found the 590axii plenty warm. Hope that helps. |