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Looking for integrated w/ good dynamics kick
Again, another follow-up on this amp with a few more comments.I have now moved to a new space and it has made a HUGE difference in the sound. My previous listening room was around 12x19 w/ hardwood floors and one of the walls consisted of glass do... 
Looking for integrated w/ good dynamics kick
This follow up is a long time coming. The Amperex tubes were removed and replaced with the stock Electro Harmonix which firmed things up a bit. Also, my external sound card was outputting in +4 mode which turns out didn't mix well with the inputs ... 
Top Alternative Rock Albums of 2008
Kooks - Konk^^^ No one mentioned them yet? The first track on the album is a rocker.This is from 2007 but they're one of my favorite bands...Buffalo Tom - Three Easy Pieces 
Looking for integrated w/ good dynamics kick
Cft: How do you like the Predator? I think it's an amazing value and honestly have no desire to move to another unit except for the bass issue. Another member here sold it off for ~$1800 recently so it was a no brainer. That's around $400 more tha... 
Looking for integrated w/ good dynamics kick
Thanks for the comments guys (and perhaps gals). I emailed Schalk (the man behind Valve Audio) and he said a cap replacement could do the trick. The stock caps are 4700uf 100v and he recommended a replacement of 10,000uf 100v. There are 4 power su... 
The best amp for $2k tube, solid state or hybrid
Valve Audio Predator.Music Direct has a b-stock unit (it's a demo) for sale for $1999 right now. I picked up a used one off another Audiogon member for $1800 and it truly is a great amp. Takes away the sterility of bad recordings but still maintai... 
Valve Audio from South Africa
Another happy Valve Audio Predator owner here. Went and purchased a used Predator from another member here on the forums. Current configuration is:Valve Audio PredatorAudio Physic Spark IV speakersREL R205 subwooferDIY silver interconnects (VHaudi...