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| best monitor for tubes? ProAcs love tubes. No question. There is a new speaker line from Finland coming to the US soon called Penaudio -- definite tube speaker also. Also listen to Legend and Silverline. The list is much longer, but these are my picks. | |
| Familiar with the Audio Legend They had one of the better sounds at CES too! There is something about their entire system, but the speakers do hold their own. You can pick your favorite color to boot! | |
| Integrated or Separates? Horn Blower--Sorry for any confusion. You may find that when you put all the pieces together that there may be other wires that mate better with the amp you select or make your ears happier. I have found that the Supra Screeend 3/4 Ply wires works... | |
| Integrated or Separates? The integrated route is probably the better path to follow, unless you go after a really good an amp (new or used)and a passive device since you only have one source. I am doing this.Options on this level or numerous, but cost effective and good s... | |
| looking for a tube integrated If you want Made in America, then your best two options are Manley Stingray and Conrad Johnson CAV 50. Both are around 2200-2500 new, but you may be able to find them used around 1200. Still a little more than you planned. ML uses Rouge at the tra... | |
| Remeber the FONZ???? Dekay-- it is set up and sounds pretty good for its age. I am not going to go crazy with it as I "went over to the dark side" 15 years ago when my son (2 at the time) decided it was time to become an audiophile with my Well Tempered table and arm.... | |
| What preamp to mate with Belles 150A Hot Rod Amp? Try the new CJ PV14. I second the Auto Note and Quicksilver. | |
| New Speakers 1k I have a MV 60 and prefer monitors. The Spendor 3/5 is fine, but you may find it bass shy. ProAc Tablet Reference 8s would be nicer than the Spendors – better midrange and imaging. Both will be big room sensitive. Used Signature 50’s would be idea... | |
| bat or c-j CJ 16 series 2 is a sleeper. Listen to it! | |
| Round 2: Tubes amps, no ss discussion Alphas are on my list as is moving up the CJ food chain. I agree that the passive set up may be the issue. I am borrowing a CJ preamp this week. Eldragon, the Kestrels came and went as did the Vireos and ProAc 1SCs. Glad we are all on similar wave... | |
| Round 2: Tubes amps, no ss discussion Eldragon-- Thanks for the input. The speakers are alive, but there is just something about the sound. I am not sure if I am still suffering from Bedini-itis (gave up my old 25/25s) of if it is that I am running the system passive. Could even be th... | |
| Let's talk tube amps - no ss discussion Many thanks for all your input. I will start a new thread looking at Manley, Consonance and your choices. | |
| Giving up on Power Race, and going SET? I have never went after power. I am not sure if it was a money thing or a matter of not understanding why would anyone need more power. To me it was a matter of matching equipment and being happy with the sound. The fun was the ability to always c... | |
| $4500 amp beat out the Tenor OTL in the latest TAS The best amps are the sleepers. You have to know what is out there and take the time to talk to many people and listen to even more pieces of equipment. In the end, it depends on your ears, your ego and your wallet and how it all clicks in your br... | |
| Inexpensive tweak I have given this some thought. There are a number of issues here. But, let’s focus on marketability first, and then the social and legal matters. The only way to really make this marketable is to plastic bag it and then place that in a nicely fin... |