bobheinatz

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Best Sounding EL84 - 7189
Digging up a old thread.  Reading up on El84's.  Have a Heathkit 151 restored by Sam Kim and it's marvelous.   
300B SET or EL34 SET
You have got some great answers but not all that I would completely agree with.  If you really love your 89bd speakers then you have to find the right amp for the job.  Ralph is 100% right a 300b amp needs 103 - 104 db sensitive speaker to really ... 
Linear Tube Audio
Btw I am very interested in the Ultralinear integrated. 
SP10mk2: OMA Graphite plinth vs.Dobbins plinth
Fern & Roby also use cast iron plinths. 
Opinions needed
A friend owns the Cube speaker and I am saving up to purchase it.  I am sure all the speakers on your list are very nice but this is a single driver done right. 
Standmount speakers. I have $5000.
Dear op,My Intuitive Design Gammas I would let go for alot less than your budget.  Not csn touch them at this price. 
Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment
I have a Heathkit 151a integrated redone by Sam Kim and can't believe how sweet sounding it is.  He uses only the chassis and transformers and completely builds the amp from the ground up.  MC and MM phono sections.  Incredible linestage. If 8 wat... 
Pass XA25 or Pass XA 30.8
I have enjoyed all the responses.  Thank you everyone.  I have always looked at Schiit as something to try. 
Review: Linear Tube Audio (LTA) "Ultralinear" Amplifier
Glad your still enjoying the amp.   
Pass XA25 or Pass XA 30.8
My speakers are Intuitive Design Gammas.  Very few have heard of the brand or heard the speakers. 89 db sensitive.  Solid granite cabinets and granite stands.  Large monitor speakers.I am currently driving them with a 13 watt tube amp in a 11 x 13... 
Pass XA25 or Pass XA 30.8
Thanks for the replies and links to threads. 
Pass XA25 or Pass XA 30.8
Thanks for the answer.  Anyone else? 
TRL WON'T GIVE ME MY AMP
I hope it works out for you.  Paul was TRL.  He built the equipment and circuits. Does TRL have any new products? 
Standmount speakers. I have $5000.
Usery,Where do you live?  If you live in Oregon or Washington I have some great full granite monitors that will amaze you.  These speakers are heavy and retail for over $11,000.  Let me know! 
New Pass 25int
anyone?