charles1dad
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| Tekton Double Impacts Ozzy,As Tom (Mac48025) pointed out there many posts here of success with low power amplifiers which wouldn't be likely with a difficult speaker load. The 4 ohm Double Impacts simply sang with my 8 watt SET using the 8 ohm tap! I strongly believe ... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Inna, Yes Ralph is a respected tube equipment manufacturer and yes he offers an informed opinion ( something you’ve yet to demonstrate). He is not however an absolute or infallible source. There are other manufacturers of equal status who would pr... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Hi swampwalker, Pragmatism is good 😊. If advising someone new to tubes your advice is undoubtedly sound. But if this person asked which impacts the system "more" then tube amplifier. Swampwalker what's been the case in your own experience?Thanks,... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Ozzy,Very reasonable questions for certain, hope you get a response soon. Charles | |
| Tekton Double Impacts James,You’re the first person I know of who has heard both the Lyngdorf 2170 and Devialet and preferred the latter. There’s so much interesting input provided on this thread. One of the very best I’ve participated in on Audiogon. Simply excellent ... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Ralph you of course make a compelling case for tube preamp and tube amplifier (which is my chosen route). The OP is asking which component would yield more of the tube character or effect on the audio system. Your argument for the tube preamp adva... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Yes this is a wonderful thread and there have been many meaningful discussions concerning amplifiers with commentary from quite knowledgeable people. Disagreement and alternative perspectives are expected. It isn't possible for everyone to have th... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Al,Thanks for your kind words. I have the same thoughts regarding inna. It's perfectly fine if he doesn't want to go a particular route with certain components. However it's the dogmatic stance that this approach is BS, how so? What informs thi... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi Bill,Yes, I was referencing this large thread, no negativity toward the Lyngdorf 2170. I spoke with Kenny awhile ago and he’s as happy with the 2170 asv you are. I’ve yet to read of someone who has heard it and wasn’t impressed.Charles | |
| Tekton Double Impacts It's been my observation that the Lyngdorf 2170 has been well received on this thread. It has been praised and certainly generated quite favorable responses and interest. Where's the hostility toward it or its owners Bill? Just haven't seen this ... | |
| Capitol Audio Fest Sal,Well given her background that explains the refined ear/listening ability. It surprises me that she wouldn’t be attracted to jazz given the great pianists who’ve played this music and how utterly beautiful jazz sounds via this magnificent inst... | |
| Capitol Audio Fest Hi Sal, Thanks for your report. Your wife seems to have very good and refined ears. I understand why she'd be unimpressed with the typical hifi sounding rooms that usually get more press coverage. Does she enjoy listening to music often and did s... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Inna, Wolf is correct, if the outcome of a pairing of components sounds good then that pairing is by default good. The sonic/sound quality "outcome" is what matters . Components are just the conduit to get you there regardless of their make up.Ch... | |
| Capitol Audio Fest Jond, Thank you. These components are Shindo's lower priced offerings and it is impressive that they were capable of sounding so well for you. Seems like a very high value proposition. Charles | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? The objective is to assemble a fine sounding audio system. My point is simply that there are numerous ways of doing this successfully. I went with one brand (Coincident) and their all tube components. This approach worked out very fine but so do o... |