charles1dad
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| SET amp recommendation Thanks Al,I knew there was some definite advantage for tube amps driving higher ohm loads. Higher voltage output, I`ll remember that now.Charles | |
| SET amp recommendation Herman,This much I know, my speaker is a 14 ohm load(94db efficient) and it is a splendid match with my 8 watt amplifier, sound levels usally 75-85db(in a 14x26x8ft room)If his speaker is truly 91db efficient and he listens at modest levels(his st... | |
| SET amp recommendation If the 12 ohm load of the zeroformers remains relatively flat a 300b amp would love this load. If the amp has "good" quality transformers and P.S. as audiofeil mentioned earlier, I believe 91db speakers in a smaller room at normal listening levels... | |
| SET amp recommendation Erfranke,I hear ya, some SET amps are colored and others are crystal clear, much variation is available.In your price range a used Grant Fidelity 300b (with the Shuguang Black Treasure 300b) would fit your needs, Reviews say it`s a quiet amp with ... | |
| What component is responsible for dynamics ? Hi Face,My believe as always been do what works best for you and meets your objectives,Having had much experience and exposure to both approaches, personally the high efficient speaker with lower power amplifier has been much more realistic and sa... | |
| What component is responsible for dynamics ? One of the fundamental advantages of high efficiency is it allows low level detail and microdynamic ebb and flow to be appreciated at low and modest listening levels.There is less need to"crank it up" in order for the sound to come "alive".This is... | |
| Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha Jim,I don`t know the Rega player at all, is it subpar given the rest of his system? | |
| Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha That was good advice Peterayer. | |
| Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne Well said kevin2. | |
| What component is responsible for dynamics ? Unsound I must say that has`nt been the case for me, but to each their own. What ever works best then go for it. | |
| What component is responsible for dynamics ? Raya,You state a very rational explanation for the obvious advantage for high efficiency speakers. This also has been my own experience.Best Regards, | |
| Review: Coincident Speaker Technology Statement Linestage Tube preamp Finally I the opprotunity to compare the very fine TRL Dude to the Coincdent Statement Linestage in my sytem this week. See my system page for impressions. Yes the CSL is astonishing! | |
| VTL ST-150 vs... ? Eugene81,This has been an interesting thread regarding your dilemma,overall convenience or pure musical satisfaction.With your experience with tube amplifiers you now know the inate natural-organic rightness of tone and realism that'good' tube amp... | |
| Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC Congratulations Debrey,I think very few people will be diaappointed with the Metrum Octave. Thete`s much talk and praise for the Eastern Electric mini plus DAC. This would be an intereting comparison(same price range). | |
| EE Minimax Plus DAC vs. Rega DAC Rob,Good answer to Mr tennis.All that matters is what sounds best to "you", everything else is secondary.You must trust your ears, if not this pastime can lead to a lot of frustration and angst. |