charles1dad
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| Amps Using the 211 Tube Transnova,I think you meant your amps can switch between ultralinear and triode push-pull, not switchable to SET circuit, correct? | |
| Amps Using the 211 Tube I love DHT tubes!But I agree with onemug, just about any answer concerning audio components/sound could begin with "It all depends" | |
| Review: Pass Labs XA60.5 Monoblocks Amplifier Donc55,I generally agree that often the simpler and less complex component (given equal built quality) sounds superior. However I think you`re off base with your reply to Stephen. Look, he compared both amps in his system and clearly preferred the... | |
| Shindo Cortese - First Impressions Plinko,Given Alberto`s comparision comments above, I think the Cortese is here to stay. There won`t likely be a return to the Montille. | |
| Shindo Cortese - First Impressions Hi Alberto,Very enjoyable and interesting initial review. How does the tonality and timbre differ between the Cortese and the Montille? I can appreciate you joy, I love a good quality SET amplifier. | |
| used SET amp under $1500 suggestion Colrane1,That`s a very good suggestion, I`ve read and have heard nothing but excellent comments on that amplifier. I use the Black Treasure Series 300b in my amp and it`s superb! That amp would coast driving the Zu 98db speaker. | |
| used SET amp under $1500 suggestion Viridian,Your point is understood, but in the context of an initial step into the DHT-SET world They`re many choices available with the much more commonly used(easy to find)tubes that still offer excellent sound. | |
| Who was the best jazz guitarist ever? The top of my list includes, Joe Pass, Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery(early) Barney Kessell and Mark Whitfield. They`re all wonderful and I play them quite often. | |
| used SET amp under $1500 suggestion I also feel that a DHT based amp is the ultimate in sound.The 45,2a3 and 300b(I`ve heard them all)can sound superb or merely average. Depends on implemetation and parts quality. The 300b(there`s many to choose from)can provide 8-10 watts in a SET ... | |
| used SET amp under $1500 suggestion Very good thread and advice for some one new to SET amplifiers. Darkmoebius, you are so correct with your advice concerning preamps, choose carefully! A good SET amp is capable of extraodinary nuance,inner detail and purity of tone. The preamp mus... | |
| help me to understand the gain oNHWY61,The problem is`nt the Zu`s high efficiency(often a big plus). Again it`s not too much power or current, excess gain is a entirely different matter.Elizabeth uses very inefficient (84db) speakers and has the same issue. It`s gain folks. | |
| help me to understand the gain Gte357, I`m a huge avocate for SET amplifiers(particularly with your speaker`s 101db sensitivity) however power and gain are`nt the same. you can have a low wattage amp with very high gain and a high powered amp can have normal or low gain. You mu... | |
| help me to understand the gain Given the exceptionally high gain/amp and very sensitive Zu speakers, you have the ideal setting for a passive preamp(high quality). Your system needs no additional gain at all.GoodLuck, | |
| Speakers for a large vaulted room? Sonorous1,You want to keep your current amp,then the advice from johnk and duke is right. You need efficient and easy load/drive speakers(minimum92-93db and load of at 6-8 ohms, the higher the better). Your amp will sing and come alive with this t... | |
| Wilson Wat Puppy 7 or Avalon Opus Ceramique? Based on what i`ve heard from these two brands, I`d prefer the Avalon.They sound more natural to me.Good Luck, |