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brianportugal

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SET amps
Also my first tube experience was with a primaluna prologue 2 which I had for years and just recently sold.. right now I’m running a nait 2 with omega 3xrs in a listening area 13x15 but the rooms are open concept. I find the nait 2 in the room too... 
SET amps
Thanks Imhififan ,Jond and Riley. I would love the audionote but over my budget. As is the don garber listed on Agon. The elekit has good reviews as does the set45 by Alan Eaton. One other very small builder analog ethos AE1 with 6l6 tubes was rec... 
Omega 8xrs or spatial m5 need thoughts on integrated amps
JMolsberg, thankyou. I reached out to Alan a few minutes ago. 
Omega 8xrs or spatial m5 need thoughts on integrated amps
Thankyou both for your comments. Jmolsberg who manufactures your 45 set amp? I know LTA is used a lot with Spatials , I’d love to find one used. Any other suggestions? 
Refurb GAS Grandson amp or put money towards another amp?
I have an Ampzilla for sale now on audiogon. Worked on several years ago by Mile Bettinger. It’s an Ampzilla 2 see the listing . 
Speakers or room
Hi everyone, no surprise to anyone that the room is the problem.i sold my ls50w and the new buyer is delighted. I hooked up my omegas 3xrs and they were fantastic. You could still hear a liveliness of the room but it worked much better than my oth... 
Speakers or room
Hi everyone, no surprise to everyone that the room is the problem.i sold my kegs and the new buyer is delighted. I hooked up my omegas and they were fantastic. You could still hear a liveliness but it worked much better than my other speakers. I’d... 
Speakers or room
I tried my Omega single drivers and they sounded great. Just need a sub.  
Speakers or room
Still need to try my omega xrs3 and vr1s. That will tell me if it’s the room or speakers. It maybe as mijostyn suggests the speakers are too small for the open space. The bass is fine it’s the miss and treble that sound lost. I’m listening to 7 ri... 
Speakers or room
Thank you all for your thoughts . I pulled them out from the back wall,  which is a window, and that has helped. Next step is a rug for the area when , I’m listening. . I’ll keep you posted.  Brian 
KEF LS50W questions:
Did you get the speakers? What are your thoughts?  
Small room amp and speakers recommendation
I agree with Schubert. 0mega and a tube amp sound great. I have the 3xrs with a primaluna prologue 2 and they are great . They are wonderful speakers. Sound very much like Maggie’s. Lots of options ! 
Streamer for HDV820
I have the same question. My oppo sonica dac 3 is giving me issues with the streamer.Brian 
Forte model 3 with forte model 2preamp
Hi everyone. I tried the Ampzilla with Theobe preamp. It was a lot more money but what a difference. The Forte was great but the Ampzilla is much better but a lot more expensive. I'm pleased now just want to hook up my Kinergetics with lp1 cross over 
Forte model 3 with forte model 2preamp
Hi yogi boy I've enjoyed reading your posts and appreciate your feedback. I'm not sure the preamp is as strong as the amp. I have a McCormack TLC1 delux I'll try but was also interested if the audio research ls3 or audible illusions 2d would impro...