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| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Danoroo, As I am sure you realize amplifier selection ultimately comes down to what type of sound character you want. Different topologies and designs have their own sound and presentation. Generally 100 watt tube amplifiers are push pull and very... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Danoroo,Given the Tektons you have, here are 2 other options to consider. Dennis Had 12 watt SEP (KT 88 tube). Wolf Garcia has praised this amplifier a "few" times 😊😊.Coincident Dynamo MK II version, 8 watt SEP (el 34 tube).Yes they’re both lower ... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Hi Jond,Nice job finding these amplifiers 😊.Charles | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Hello Danoroo, I’m with Jond 100 % with the Sophia Electric 845 SET(not push pull) amplifier and especially at that price! With your Tektons sensitivity and easy to drive characteristics, high volume shouldn’t be an issue. More importantly sound "... | |
| Looking for some recommendations about preamp options Andrew,Of the 2 choices you listed I like the Cary SLP-05.I’d give consideration to a used Shindo preamplifier such as the Monbrison or Masseto. What is your budget range?I use the Coincident Statement Line Stage which I adore but it’s has Only 2 ... | |
| Viva Solistino Amp Maxboy00,You have good taste. I’ve heard Viva amplifiers ( but not the Solistino) and they’re wonderful sounding amplifiers and should mate beautifully with your speakers. I can’t imagine how this wouldn’t be a successful long term pairing. Facten... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Danoroo,The pertinent question has been poised, what’s your budget range for the tube power amplifier you seek? A good quality 100 watt tube amplifier doesn’t have to be necessarily expensive but they won’t be "dirt cheap" either. Good quality eng... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Danoroo, I don't believe that the Vicar is a tube amplifier. You may want to explore Rogue Audio and Quicksilver Audio .Charles | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Seanheis1, It seems that you have to be very judicious and careful with the employment of negative feedback (NFB). It can provide uber low THD and very high damping factor (DF) measurements that may impress some. The penalty can be dry, clinical a... | |
| Do classical CDs made from early analog tapes sound better on your system than new CDs? My listening tells me that in fact the ""old technology"" was actually very good quality, I just have too many excellent sounding recordings to say otherwise. Here’s a handful of jazz labels from the 1950s thru 1960s that consistently sound terrif... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Tostadosunidos, I know of two European companies that use the transistor input and output tube approach. Nagra 300i, front end uses bipolar transistors and 300b tube.KR Audio with numerous models MOSFET transistors with a variety of tubes.Accordin... | |
| Do classical CDs made from early analog tapes sound better on your system than new CDs? Al,If I can find the Chesky Jascha Horenstein I’ll buy it, thanks. I really like the classical recordings without the multi miking. Two or three good microphones was the better method IMHO. Charles | |
| Do classical CDs made from early analog tapes sound better on your system than new CDs? Hi Rvpiano, My music genre is predominantly jazz but your listening experiences I can relate to. I own many jazz recordings from the mid 1950s - 1960s (analogue tape and surely tube microphones ) AAD CDs. With rare exception there is beautiful n... | |
| Tekton DIs or Legacy Focus SEs? Bill,Good points, the AZ Crescendo has a ribbon tweeter and I'd say it sounds warmer than the Double Impacts. Honestly I like both of these speakers very much. The Legacy appealed less to me but this is simply my taste. Surely someone else could ... | |
| Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great??? Daveyf,  I find the bandwagon question to be overwhelmingly based on one's personality makeup. Some people once they've reached a level of deep satisfaction can stop and enjoy the music (This describes me). Others no matter how well their system ... |