grnmtnboy77
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| Integrated amp with tape out sub out everest_audio: I’ve heard mixed things about the Hegels and unfortunately have limited access to listen to gear living in northern New England, but I’ll look at these.rhljazz: Cambridge makes a decent product, so I’ll look at their integrateds mor... | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Thanks theothergreg. I’ll probably get back in touch with my dealer and see if he can help me move in the VAC direction albeit slowly. Not sure if I can use the DAC part of the Modwright-probably easier to reconfigure the digital part of the syst... | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Thanks theothergreg. As with most things audiophile, the decision to purchase the KEF Ref 3s was in part logical and part emotional. I had R700s which I liked but the Ref 3s came available as demos from my dealer about 1 year ago, and as I was ... | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s theothergreg, I should say that I have a good relationship with my dealer, from whom I have purchased multiple pieces of gear over the past 3-4 years, including my Modwright, KEFs x 3, VPI Traveler (which I dislike and would never purchase another... | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s theothergreg: you are correct, I am definitely scattered in my approach. I am exploring ideas and my plan is to get to a KEF dealer to try out some tube electronics, but wanted some suggestions before I engage a dealer (mine is 3000 miles away in... | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Any thoughts on EAR gear? There is a used EAR line stage preamp currently available-maybe a good idea? | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Not at all. I am leaning towards the integrated tube idea, which gives me some flexibility. I am on the lookout-there was a Rogue Integrated on Agon briefly yesterday but it went quickly-thinking that perhaps a new one might make sense-2500 it s... | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Thanks for the input. I hadn't considered simply interposing a tube preamp and using my Modwright as an amp only. Perhaps I should consider this first? | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Thanks theothergreg. You raise a good point regarding the preamp. My thought was to either get a tube integrated or to use my Modwright in the interim as a preamp and then move to a tube preamp or a DAC/pre combo. Any thoughts on this? | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Thanks quincy. I am old enough to remember when Conrad Johnson was THE tube equipment to buy. Good to know it is still being used successfully, particularly in this setting. I’ll keep my eyes (and ears) open!As to my choice of the Ref 3s, I have b... | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Thanks kalali. I'll probably try and go with a new tube amp in the 2k price range that is self biasing (don't want to mess with that) and see where it takes me. Sounds like I have Rogue, Primaluna, Music Reference to look for. Any other consider... | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Thanks bdp24. My review of prior posts suggests the customer service from the owner/designer might not be optimal. Anyone else have any experience with this tube amp or others that might be a good match for my KEFs? | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Anyone have thoughts on the EAR 890 for sale on Agon? | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s If anyone has thoughts on the EAR amps that are currently on Agon, these might be options for me. | |
| Tube amp for KEF Reference 3s Thanks theothergreg. I use a KEF R series subwoofer with the 3s and this really helps with bass. I have heard mixed things about the Mcintosh gear (mostly from my dealer who does not think highly of it-of course he only deals with "higher end" g... |