charles1dad
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| Current amp vs Voltage amp It appears that most of us here agree the ultimate quest is sound quality. Which ever technology approach that gets you there, so be it.If someone truly believes a particular class D amplifier is equal or surpasses the sound quality of a tube ampl... | |
| Current amp vs Voltage amp Unsound,I believe the marketplace is a strong case for what's convenient and expedient but not for superior sound quality as the objective. I realize you and I are at different ends of the spectrum, but the introduction of low impedance speakers w... | |
| Sophia Electric 91-01 and 91-5 300B Dilly,I agree concerning components with transformers, especially amplifiers, they need ample time to burn in. I'm certain your Sophia will continue to improve as the hours accumulate. It will really begin to sing.Regards, | |
| Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR Hi max,I've been using the AVVT SL 32b very regularly and must say it is a superb sounding tube in my amplifier. I will return to the Takasuki and then post my impressions.There won't be a loser IMO just different attributes they offer. Regards, | |
| high power tube amps vs ss Jallen,When I was using a push pull 6550 amp the Winged-C served me well.Your suggestions for the OP are on the mark. | |
| Sophia Electric 91-01 and 91-5 300B Dilly,I haven't had the opportunity to hear the Sophia amps but your comment about Jeff Day makes sense. What good for him to give false praise to an undeserving component? He's built a very good reputation over the years, why taint it now? Dilly ... | |
| high power tube amps vs ss Jond,Your point was clear.Some NOS tubes are wonderful and justify the premium cost they demand. But you can certainly do very well without them depending on the tube type in question as you have demonstrated. Regards, | |
| high power tube amps vs ss Jond,NOS tubes is a vast arena with different tiers, some are excellent others not so, there're numerous variables to consider. Here's the big picture, you're very happy with your system's sound and that's truly the bottom line. There're people wi... | |
| high power tube amps vs ss Grannyring,I believe you'd really like a high efficiency speaker with a low or moderate power(but high quality built) tube amplifier. You would appreciate the natural sound. Regards, | |
| high power tube amps vs ss Winggo, Csontos`s reply is a good example of why you have to listen and gain your own experience.His apparent outcome with tube amplifiers(based on what he posted) is the polar opposite of mine.We all can tell you anything from one end of the spec... | |
| high power tube amps vs ss I guess I ve been lucky, in the 20 years or so Tube amps have been wonderful and most satisfying.I haven`t experienced the problems Schubert and Marakanetz have.In their case solid state would be the way to go.With the DHT tube amps I use currentl... | |
| Current amp vs Voltage amp Al,Israel Blume is one of the very few.MBL,Gryphon and Tidal for example build power amps and speakers.The problem, some like their speakers but not necessarily the amplifiers to match them.Again, the reality of being limited to a particular voici... | |
| Current amp vs Voltage amp The problem with powered speakers is it eliminates any possible flexibility of choice.The asuumption that the builder will have selected the 'best' amp-speaker match is well,an assumption. If your hearing/listening bias differs from the builder yo... | |
| high power tube amps vs ss Agree with Phaelon, the speaker's load characteristics(impedance curve-fluctuations and phase angles) will determine if tube or transistor amplifier is the best option.Along with Isochronism and Larryi I much prefer the lower power amp with high e... | |
| Vac Phi 200 vs. Audio Research Reference 75 Wish you could just hear both of them in your system, there's no better way. Since you can't I'll offer my 2 cents worth, I've heard both brands fairly often over the years. I would prefer the VAC amplifier by a comfortable margin. Based on my hea... |