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| Tube Watts vs. Solid State Watts - Any credence? High end audio is definitely tricky. For example, I'm running a Primaluna Dialogue HP Integrated Amp with EL34 tubes to Sonus Faber Olympica III Speakers which are 91db efficient and are 4ohms rated according to specs. The Primaluna has 4ohm taps ... | |
| Tube Watts vs. Solid State Watts - Any credence? So a followup question - if 2 amps both have 140 watts, why ever buy the more expensive amp if you are paying for wattage? Most have indicated quantity of wattage, but can the quality of wattage be better in some amps than others? Secondly, how ca... | |
| Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"? Arsh, Dan Meinwald, the EAR USA rep, uses one Amperex 7308 and one Mullard (all New Old Stock tubes) in his EAR Acute. His stuff always sounds great and is highly regarded in the audio industry, even from non EAR dealers I've spoken to. That may b... | |
| Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"? Tim liking the Mullard sound does not surprise me. Most of his stock tubes are most characteristic of the Mullard sound - very full bodied and warm at the expense for clarity and extension. His stock tubes are actually quite good if that's what yo... | |
| Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"? Can't handle the Siemens - too liner, too cold and analytical. Not engaging or musical to me. Could be my system compatibly or simply my listening tastes, so take with a grain of salt. I know the tubes were high quality, as got them from Brent Jes... | |
| Primaluna Prologue 4 tube upgrades Thanks for the suggestion, Saki70. Looked up those RCA Cleartop's and they could be just what I need. And they are a really low price considering some other NOS tube prices. Excellent suggestion and well worth a try, especially in the preamp secti... | |
| Speaker cable suggestions Infection - The Wywires Diamond series were too expensive for me, so purchased the Platinum series (one step down from Diamond). These are excellent. Alex is very helpful as well. Hope all works out! | |
| Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"? CalvinJ,Just talked with Kevin at Upscale - did you ever try his Telefunken E88CC/6922's on his site? He said that are very open and have a sweeter midrange than the Siemens. These are interesting to me as well. | |
| Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"? Sense63 - Which NOS tubes have you tried and which ones were your favorite? What are musical tastes? Always glad to hear of another who loves the EAR Acute. It is a great player. | |
| Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"? Didn't know that Bdp24 - thanks for sharing | |
| Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"? Tried the Siemens 6922 - WOW! All the attributes are correct - very neutral without any body whatsoever. Detailed, fast, and open. i loved the Siemens on some types of music but miss the warmth/richness on some types of genres. I was actually surp... | |
| Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"? In absolute terms, what isn't overpriced in high-end audio? I personally would not buy anything for the listed manufacture price, but that could just be me. The build quality may not be as good as other competitors, but everybody I've talked to (d... | |
| Speaker cable suggestions Wywires Platinum are fantastic. Been very pleased thus far. Unbelievable value and couldn't imagine getting more bang for the buck. | |
| Primaluna Prologue 4 tube upgrades I have the Primaluna HP Integrated and wondering about changing out the tubes. Would it be best to change out power tubes or preamp tubes first? Looking to increase clarity, imaging, and soundstage extension but I don't want to lose the midrange w... | |
| Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"? Maybe also try one Siemens and one Ediswans too. Were the Amperex's a dud? Thinking of trying an Amperex with the Siemens when they arrive too. I can see how this can addicting yet so fun. I know what you mean! |