charles1dad
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| Gave up my SET----looking for moderate to higher power replacement options A used Lyngdorf 2170 is available for less than 3K USD? That could quite possibly be the way to go. Definitely worth serious consideration at the price point. Excellent recommendation from Bill (brownsfan).Charles | |
| Gave up my SET----looking for moderate to higher power replacement options @icherekpal, Okay I clearly understand your dilemma and why you’ve decided to move away from tube amplifiers. Less recurring cost and a gain in convenience and simplicity. I think you’ve spoiled your ears with the 805 SET😊.If you find a class D am... | |
| Gave up my SET----looking for moderate to higher power replacement options The AGD seems to be a very nice alternative amplifier choice but is well outside the stated budget of 3000.00 USD.Charles | |
| Gave up my SET----looking for moderate to higher power replacement options @icherekpal, You had a beautiful sounding amplifier, 300b driving 805 DHT output tubes. I don’t believe you’ll find a class D, SS or push pull tube amplifier that will match the "magic" (I appreciate your use of the term in this context) tactile r... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure I also noticed the absence of identifying associated amplifiers and found that odd given the unique matching considerations for the Nenuphars. Still overall a good review as I believe the reviewer captured the essence of these exceptionally spec... | |
| Newb - Ideas For Quality vs Quantity For 2 Ch Amp/Pre or Integrated (and speakers) @bgm1911,I am a tube component aficianodo but recognize that they may not fit the desires or need for everyone. You're wise for prioritizing quality over quantity. Your stated budget allows many good options.One combination I feel very confident r... | |
| Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's @fixedincome, What I meant by "quality watts" is you don’t have to be as obsessed with amplifier power as some who own insensitive and difficult to drive speakers. There are some really fine sounding lower power amplifiers available. Your Spatials... | |
| Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's @mikem,Congratulations on acquiring the S.I.T.-3 you’re off to a very good start straight out of the shipping box😀. I’m looking forward to your amplifier comparison. Charles | |
| Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's @fixedincome, Your speakers with 97 db sensitivity, 8 ohm impedance and built in powered subwoofer allow the option of pursuing/focusing on watt quality more so the watt quantity. In addition to the excellent suggestions for the Valvet Audio a... | |
| 300Bs - does leaving them on shorten their life? @vineland, Via another thread I discovered that you have the VAC Renaissance 70/70 amplifier. That is a superb sounding amplifier, congratulations! One of the best sounding VAC amplifiers I've ever heard and a genuine classic. Charles | |
| 300Bs - does leaving them on shorten their life? @Vineland,Wise decision. Some people can make an argument for leaving the small low signal tubes on continuously (Although I don’t). I can’t imagine any reasonable case for keeping the power output tubes on 24/7, none. Now if your amplifier has a ... | |
| High Output Preamp for First Watt SIT-3? @mikem, If you are so inclined would you post your listening impressions/comparison of these two highly regarded amplifiers?Charles | |
| High Output Preamp for First Watt SIT-3? @whoopycat,Coherent Audio speakers seem to fly beneath the radar. All comments I've come across in regard to them are consistently very positive. I have no doubt your audio system sounds beautiful with those speakers driven by the First Watt S,I... | |
| SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC Hi wig, I agree with you that Redbook is special. The idea that it can’t be as musically fulfilling or engaging as analogue records, well I just have to respectfully disagree. If you have a high quality digital source and DAC (Which you certainly ... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure @ag3_,Miraculously this thread has avoided agitating trolls, keyboard warriors and rude and disrespectful behavior, what a welcome relief. The LTA Ultra Linear compared to the Bakoon 13R is very interesting as there’re such distinct differences be... |