charles1dad
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| Best amp for natural timbre of unamplified acoustic instruments & vocals w/ Revel F32? I agree with the comments of John and Bill. If you find your speakers to have the intrinsic sonic signature you described (hard, thin ànd sterile) why keep them? Or to put it another way what are their attributes that would persuade you to keep th... | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Rvnye,I've haven't heard the Woo Audio 300b SET but it has a very good reputation for sound quality. I used a Takatsuki pair in my amplifier for 3 years and know their excellence. I'm confident that your Woo would be a wonderful match with the Hed... | |
| Must speakers have certain volume to sound convincing ? Hello Roxy54, You clearly appreciate both panel and horn speakers. Which would you choose to build a system around if you could only have one?Charles, | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Hi Ramoneo,Congratulations on acquiring the amplifier. I’ve read good comments on the Tubes Audio Labs products over the years. Based on Min’s reputation I assume that the transformers and parts are of good quality. If so you bought a quality SET... | |
| Preamp purchase: Thoughts on buying TRL Dude OR Cary SLP-05 The TRL DUDE is essentially a custom made to order component, so there are numerous variations out there. I had a borrowed one for a few days in my system to compare with my Line Stage. I thought the version I heard was quite good. I have no liste... | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Hi Jond,Actually I have plenty of room these days. My kids have graduated from college and have moved on with their careers and life. My wife and I are empty nesters 😊. Life truly does pass by rapidly. Charles, | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Ramoneo,Have you made a specific choice of the various available 2A3 SETs? | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Brad,I decided to finish a section of our basement and make it my music listening space. This allowed me to listen to music àt any time without disturbing other family members. Its been 18 years since we built our home and I'm still enjoying the ... | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Ramoneo, ,Jond is correct, SET amplifiers don't have any special preamplifier requirements, just use one of good quality and you'll be fine. Brad,As you'd expect the Coincident siblings are a superb pairing. I've also heard my amplifier with the ... | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Hello Brad,I use the Coincident Statement Line Stage. My system is posted in the virtual system section of audiogon. My system is titled "SET Bliss". | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Bradf,Thanks for your kind comments. Jond, Yes it is wiser to get the best you can afford the first time, it is definitely cheaper in the long run. I made that decision 7 years ago when I purchased my SET amplifier (Coincident Frankenstein MK I... | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Bradf, Here’s my take, the 2A3 integrated amplifier for1000 dollars is a good value choice from a reputable company. The Triode Lab Signature 2A3 SET for 1900 (4000 dollars retail) is a better long term choice, it has higher quality transformers, ... | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Jond,This looks like a very good option. I looked at their parts selection list on that site and there are some really good choices offered. You are given an opportunity to upgrade/customize the amplifier to a significant degree if desired. Reall... | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Hi Gwalt,I always appreciate your impressions. With a budget of 2000 dollars it would be easier to find a good quality 45 SET compared to the 3000b which are more expensive to produce. Charles, | |
| Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns.... Ramoneo,,I believe you are beginning to appreciate the fact that a variety of power output tubes are capable of providing a very good sound. As Bobheinatz reiterated both amplifiers he cited have high quality output transformers. Based on his comm... |