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| Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps My approach is to use a hybrid. To my ears, Tubes are really good for Mids and Highs, and SS is good for Low. I drive my Midrange and tweeter with tubes (Class A SE 300b 20w x2), and the bass is handled by Subwoofers (Class D x2). For me, this giv... | |
| SET amplifier recommendation I have tested a B&W 805 with an Ayon Mercury 300b Set amp (20W). Very bad match. | |
| Horn Speaker Recommendations Hi, I have owned a pair of Avantgarde Duo Omega G2s for about 10 years. Bought it second hand. The only thing to watch for if you are buying a used set would be the subs. They are old tech and the newer subs have a lot more bass detail. I am usi... | |
| Help looking for dynamic warm romantic sound with detail SET Tube amp - Class A. You need high efficiency speakers. You are kind of in <=20W of power so B&W CM1s will not be efficient enough.If you can find a pair of Horn Speakers matched to a SET Class A Amp, Will most definitely work. | |
| Most useful tweaks that are sensible and really make a noticeable improvement 1. Get your ears cleaned,,, Perhaps checked as well.2. Near Complete Darkness when listening3. Don't wear spectacles/contacts4. Eliminate other noise.. Fridges, Hard Drives etc,,,5. Good Bottle of Wine 6. Music sounds better later at night. | |
| Tubes or stick with S/S I have come to the conclusion the best compromise is to use Tube and Solid State in combination. Tubes for Pre-amp, and Tubes for Power Mid range and Highs, and Solid State for Bass. This can be achieved by bi amp or Sub-woofer. I prefer Sub-woof... | |
| SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.? Sub Woofer option works well. I got 2x JL audio Subs connected to Avantgarde Acoustic Duos. The Original Subs are disconnected. Running with Ayon Mercury Tube AMP and Ayon Stealth DAC... Astonishing sound and Bass.....Listen to Niki Minaj - Queen ... | |
| Best Loudspeakers for Rich Timbre? Horn Speakers with a Class-A 300b Tube amp. | |
| Yesteryears' expensive speakers compared to modern moderately expensive speakers Bought used Avantgarde acoustic duo omega. The sub speaker foam deteriorated and to repair was very expensive. Decided to add 2 x JL Audio Fathom 12 Subs and the integration was astounding. Highly recommended. Driven with an Ayon mercury tube amp.... | |
| Power amp s for Avantgarde Duos? I use an Ayon Mercury II integrated amp and the sound it amazing. I believe 300b tubes are the best for the Duos. Bi-Wire the subs to take it to the next level. | |
| Avantgarde Duo set up. Late to comment, but for any one looking.I bi-wired the Duo subs and the result was outstanding. First I used short cut antenna wire. and the subs became very musical. Later changed it to 2 Chord cables, which was lying about at home. Big differen... |