charles1dad
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| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Rebbi,I can relate to your transition as my own experience was near identical. My former amplifier was push pull and very high quality . It was 100 watt in ultralinear and switchable to 60 watt triode and used 6550 or KT88s. In absolute terms this... | |
| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Rob,The Yamamoto DAC is relatively a rare find in the used marketplace. If you can get one for only 1K that is a true steal!(believe me). Given your taste and experience I think you'll really enjoy it. It definitely is geared towards the "music lo... | |
| Don't know what's wong with me Bill,The first time I heard those Japanese 845 PSET amps driving the Crescendo I knew they were special. It was at CES a few years ago. I listened to them a good 45 minutes. The next day I revisited that room and stayed over an hour. Both times I ... | |
| Don't know what's wong with me Grannyring,Yes, the circuit is certainly a determining factor regarding the final sound. There are enough variables involved that make blanket statements about output tube character a bit tricky. Different amps which use the same output tube can s... | |
| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Rebbi,Are there aspects of the Manley amps you miss or is your AN Kit 300b just a better amplifier across the board for you? Curious because both amps were heard with the same De Capos.Charles, | |
| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Lew,Those are in reality very good THD levels for this type of topology. Again IMO with your speaker sensitivity(100-102 db) at your listening levels(80-90 db) you're in the 'tiny' fractions of 1 watt region. We all agree, listening is the best test. | |
| Is Louder always Better? I actually believe Larry, Al and I are in agreement. Lowering distortion thus improving resolution is an advantage in both directions of volume levels. You don't "need" to crank it up to hear nuance, detail and enhance one's engagement. On the oth... | |
| Don't know what's wong with me Philefreak, Audio component preference is purely a Baskins Robbins proposition. So many amps within a particular niche(in this case SET) then factor in the multiple speaker options. Eventually most of us find our ideal flavor. Many possible end re... | |
| Is Louder always Better? Larry Yes, that's exactly my point and observation. Superior resolution induces lower listening levels due to improved intelligibility.Charles, | |
| Is Louder always Better? In my experience as distortion is lowered and S/N ratio increases ,listening can be done at lower SPL levels and is very engaging and involving. There's less need for higher volume in order to enjoy music reproduction. True resolution reveals nuan... | |
| Harbeth 30.1's w/Leben CS-1000P or CS-600 Hi Chayro,Your Viva is a wonderful amplifier. I'd think long and hard before parting with it. That amp with the Pharoahs must sound special.Charles. | |
| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Lew,Here's my situation. My speakers are 94 db and 14 ohm load. I sit 10 feet from them. Average listening volume for me is 75-80 db C weighted. I'm drawing 1/4 to 1/8 of a watt from my amplifier. Theres plenty of reserve if needed(8 watt s at ful... | |
| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Hi Lew,Yes that was my point. At your typical listening levels you are "far" below that 20% threshold and would hardly if ever even reach it. At your listening levels that utilizes so little power, distortion is minuscule. This is the beauty/advan... | |
| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Lew,There are variables to consider, what's your listening level (very important) on average?What the sensitivity and efficiency of your speakers?You may only be using fractions of a watt the vast Majority of the time. You should listen to a good ... | |
| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Barney Bigard's clarinet, yes, Rob I know just what you mean. I think you and I listen and hear music in a very similar fashion. I know those recordings well, both CDs and records. The Tekton is indeed a very good speaker if it gets the tone, harm... |