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| Mid-fi integrated tube amp advice Not mid-fi (much better), but check out the Unision Unicohttps://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8gbgh-unison-research-unico-nuovo-amplifier-hybrid-tube-integra...Earlier models were 6 Moons integrated amp of the year, Stereophile Class B. I love mi... | |
| Question for tube aficionados I have a Unison hybrid integrated which uses 2 12au7s in preamp end. I have used two different Mullard 12au7s, RCA Cleartops, and Radiotechnique, but the Siemens 12au7 NOS (got mine from Upscale) beat them all. Beautiful full bottom end, great m... | |
| Old or new gear Take a look at Audio by Van Alstine Ultravalve amp. American made and top quality!https://avahifi.com/products/ultravalve-vacuum-tube-amplifier | |
| Which Budget Speakers, Tekton or Omega? I have the Omega Super Alnico Monitors (SAMs) going on 3 years now, being driven by an older Unison Unico hybrid integrated amp (uses two 12au7 tubes), in a room of 18 x 25 x 9. The SAMs are wonderful playing all sorts of music, small and large e... | |
| Budget American made speakers? Another vote for Omega! | |
| New Rel T5i. Anyone heard them? Also disagree with jafant.To the OP: Can't speak to the T5i, but have been using a T5 for several years with both Spendor s5e's and Omega SAM's and the REL has been great. I liked it so much that I added a 2nd one about 2 years ago (so now one/c... | |
| Loud popping sounds after warm-up Thanks all for your feedback. Based on everyone's comments, it looks like either a bad capacitor or maybe an output transistor. I recently had the unit modified with all new capacitors, resistors, and some diodes, and it is still under warranty ... | |
| Looking for a monitor with great midrange In your price range, take a look into the Compact Alnico Monitor from Omega. I have the Super Alnico Monitor and am continually amazed at the midrange and imaging. Preferred this over Harbeth M30.1, the KEF50, and others. The Compact uses the s... | |
| Brimar vs Mullard cv4003/12AU7 I've not tried the Brimar's but immediately chose the Siemens E82cc/12au7 over two different Mullard's, including the CV4003. I also preferred the Siemens over the Radiotechnique 12au7. | |
| Acoustical music Sarah Jarosz - allAbigail Washburn (both with and without Bela Fleck)Darryl Anger - "Republic of Strings"Richard Thompson - "Acoustic Classics"Second the Grateful Dead - "Reckoning""Acoustic Cafe" - a Putamayo Presents collection"Acoustic Africa" ... | |
| Lets talk tubes in Pharaoh Integrated miesdavis, I had the same experience changing to the Siemans. Tried Cites, Mullard, RCA clear top, but the Siemens out does all of them. Beautiful full sound. I have them in my 'old' Unison Unico which uses 2 12au7's. | |
| A vote for the little guy suppliers Omega Loudspeakers and Louis Chochos. | |
| Best high-efficiency speaker for Unison S6 EL34-based integrated Take a look at the high efficiency (94+ db) single-driver Omega speakers (bookshelf and floor standers) (https://omegaloudspeakers.com/) . I own a pair of the Super Alnico Monitors driven by a Unison Unico (original hybrid with two 12au7's in the... | |
| Stay away from the nad I would disagree with schubert "troublesome brand since day one.'. I'm with mitch2. I bought my NAD 3130 in 1984/1985. Still have it. Used it in multiple systems, and my oldest daughter used it in college and her first year of marriage, and now... | |
| AXPONA 2017 Protocol Went Sunday after reading one of the earlier posts about smaller crowds that day. What a great suggestion. Very comfortable crowds, and we were able to get seats in every room visited (we got there right at 10 AM). My favorites were the Kii, Sp... |