bluethinker66
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| Your experiences with system synergy @knotscott - I posted my system in the thread. And my friend @grislybutter was kind enough to post it as well. The amp I demoed was a used ConradJohnson Art 150 power tube amp. To be clear, it was a great sounding amp! I had it until last night ... | |
| Your experiences with system synergy @motown-l - On topic, would you mind sharing your speakers and amps? I'm curious where others have found a great matching... and which dance partner is a little bit more forward and... a little more laid back. ;-) | |
| Your experiences with system synergy @tablejockey - That's a practical way to think about it. I'd never demoed the tube amp (Audio Hungary) before I picked it up. It was COVID, so visiting some hi-fi shops was a bit impractical then... But yes, it was a reminder that sometimes the ... | |
| Your experiences with system synergy @vonhelmholtz - Yes, exactly. It's a larger room with higher ceilings. I've been going to many nice hi-fi shops and after leaving I've thought "I guess my system does really sound good" because I've left disappointed in what I heard just demoed. ... | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp I've had two tube power amps with KT150 tubes in my system the last few days and neither had any hum whatsover. | |
| Conrad Johnson Classic 120se vs. Cary Audio Design CAD120 MKII? @decooney - I demoed the xa160.8 amps in downtown Portland at one of the local hifi stores. I'm not sure how long they had the amps on prior to actual demo. Maybe 24 or less would be my guess... In terms of my impression, I just didn't hear much a... | |
| Conrad Johnson Classic 120se vs. Cary Audio Design CAD120 MKII? @cellorover - Thank you for your reply. I have QLN Prestige Three speakers (8 ohms, 87.5 sensitivity). My room is large - it's a combination of a dining room, kitchen, living room - modern open layout. The ceilings are high, as well. I also ha... | |
| Conrad Johnson Classic 120se vs. Cary Audio Design CAD120 MKII? @decooney - Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I appreciate your guidance. @mjcmt - Hi! I'd consider the Rogue Audio 100. Have you had experience with that particular amp? If so, I'd love to hear your POV on its merits. | |
| Conrad Johnson Classic 120se vs. Cary Audio Design CAD120 MKII? @ghdprentice - Thank you for your reply. If you are able to offer historical perspective on the house sounds of either Cary or CJ, I'd welcome learning from you! @ozzy62 - I'd love to hear your perspective on the modern CJ sound. Likewise, I'm c... | |
| Tube amp recommendations to drive Joseph Audio speakers Qualiton/Audio Hungary make a great 100 watt power amp for $5,5K. I own it and have been impressed with it. I pair it with an LTA microzotl preamp. Really happy with the combo. | |
| Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i vs LTA Z40+ Integrated @edwinf - Let us know what you've landed on. Want to hear what direction you've taken and your impressions of new speakers and amp! And, again, sorry for delay. Things got beyond hectic once I got back to work. | |
| Coda 16 vs. Pass Labs xa60.8 Thank you ALL for your feedback. I really appreciate it. @mm1tt77 - @yyzsantabarbara - Thanks for your suggestion on the Krell amps. I am not familiar with them, so I've spent some time getting myself acquainted. @jeffreyw - I'd be curious ... | |
| Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps @smodtactical - I'm using a Qualiton (Audio Hungary) 100 watt tube power amp. It's being driven with an Linear Tube Audio microzotl preamp with QLN Prestige Three speakers. For what you are looking for - warmth, tube goodness, and 100 watts of p... | |
| Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i vs LTA Z40+ Integrated @edwinf - Hi! I'm so sorry for the delay in my reply. Once I got home I was crushed with work. I, for the life of me, can't seem to figure out how to send you a private message. I'll try to diplomatically communicate what I'd wanted to share. ... | |
| Feedback QLN Prestige Three Speakers Requested @grislybutter - All good! I was off Audigon for a few days as I was finalizing a new job offer. I saw the other thread with moderator, happy to share my personal information to send that promised photo! I'll try to do that today/tomorrow! |