charles1dad
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| Atma-Sphere MP1 with single-ended inputs and outputs? Adapters OK? Parsons, A friend of mine has the Atma-Sphere MP-1 preamplifier and the MA-1 amplifiers with balanced cables. When we placed my 300b SET amplifier into his system we used a rca cable. The sound was room filling gorgeous with both amplifier and ... | |
| Lesson Learned Hi Ricred1, Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your post displays wisdom, intelligence and truth. I agree wholeheartedly your conclusions and perspective. You must trust what you hear and choose what satisfies "your" preferences and not thos... | |
| Sonic qualities of SET output tubes? Stfoth,Newbie or not you're correct. It has been my experience that you simply cannot categorize tubes in that manner, sorry but there are too many variables to factor in. Any of the output tubes mentioned can sound glorious or uninspiring dep... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Brotw, Here’s my 2 cents worth based on what you’re seeking and music listening habits. Get the Double Impacts and drive them with The Triode Labs 2A3 SET (I definitely trust Teajay’s review and amplifier comparisons he has shared). It you feel th... | |
| Sonic qualities of SET output tubes? Hi Bill,Your fitness level I suspect has increased quite a bit since your move to the Volunteer state and that's good. When you have time to compare the two excellent amplifiers driving the Triumphs let me know your thoughts. I compared the Frank... | |
| Sonic qualities of SET output tubes? Bill (Brownsfan)Your experiences written about above are an illustrative example of amplifier and speaker matching. The Coincident Frankenstein was "sublime " driving your Triumph Extreme speakers. This indicates that the Triumph Extreme and the T... | |
| What's your OTL tube amp experience and suggestion? It is accurate to point out that the Berning amplifiers utilize a "nontradional" output transformer that operates at very high radio frequency levels. This is a different type of transformer as compared to the common or traditional output transfor... | |
| Sonic qualities of SET output tubes? Bill,Yes, you may see a pair of the Total Eclipse for sale once in a blue moon. Your TV II were a complex design relatively speaking. 4 way, 3 crossovers, 9 drivers( mixture of brands as well) I believe including ribbon tweeter. In contrast the T... | |
| Sonic qualities of SET output tubes? Hi Bill (Brownsfan) It's so good to see you posting again as I always appreciate your insight. I do believe that the Total Eclipse and your Triumph are easier to drive than your SV II speakers. I'll admit that you listen to more demanding music mo... | |
| Sonic qualities of SET output tubes? Hi Bill (Grannyring),You had the Coincident Total Victory II(TV) and I have the Total Eclise II. Although the TV is rated as 97 db sensitive and the TE 94db people familiar with both say the TE is actually easier to drive. Could be the simpler des... | |
| Shindo Labs Amps and Preamps I believe most Shndo dealers also carry Leben and Line Magnetic products. If possible I'd try to hear all three with your speakers to determine if Shindo is indeed worth the premium (maybe, maybe not). Line Magnetic has gotten excellent owner word... | |
| Preamp w/ a budget of $2000 Mattmiller I agree with your comments/advice and your recommendations, your choices IMO tend toward a "natural" sound character direction(which is what I’d prefer as you apparently do as well it seems). Ben expressed a desire for a somewhat "clini... | |
| Do any Audio Research tube amps run in class A? Hello,To the best of my knowledge I believe that all ARC tube power amplifiers have always been class A/B designs. Charles | |
| Sonic qualities of SET output tubes? Leotis, You are welcome. Balanced AC electrical power is a major asset for audio systems in my opinion. Charles | |
| Sonic qualities of SET output tubes? Hi Leotis,I posted a list of potential speakers on this thread yesterday. I don’t know what your specific budget is but the Tekton Double Impacts and the Coherent speaker a floor standing 2 way (Canadian)are in the 3000-3500.00 dollar range. Diffe... |