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| Then there were 2 @craig I own an RP7 so I know how accessible Mark and Nick are. Very good company to deal with. I find their stuff a little to much like solid state, i am getting used to it. I did demo the QS and a VTL in my system and it was very good. @elliot I... | |
| Then there were 2 elliot that was my preference as well, however they are hard to find used. QS has discontinued them. I agree with your points. The Ref75SE is not too heavy at 47 lbs. | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics @knotscott tonality is the first thing most people hear. But like you and avanti1960 said there is so much more. I notice the decay in the hall or the lingering tone from the instrument itself. cant list it all as there is so much going on. When p... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics @blindjim your description is perfect. Although it may be difficult to put into words I find that when you get to a certain level of performance you are seeking something that is emotionally involving. I remember putting several different SS amps ... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics @kw6 I agree the integrated are really good. I remember last year I was at a audio dealer showroom and he said he was putting on an integrated and I snickered and then heard it and was amazed how far they have come. I personally think it is the wa... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics @atmasphere Thank you for the thoughtful reply. I love your statement that The last thing the industry wants is for the buyer to know what the amps sound like. They spend a lot of time trying to tell you that they don't sound like anything at a... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics @mozartfan my pre uses 12au7. Ive never used telefunkens in them. I used Baldwin black plate now. | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics Thank you @knotscott. I demoed 3 amps in my system in order of preference VTL, Quicksilver, Carver. I dont need thunderous bass. I want naturalness of strings and woodwinds/brass. I actually like bass that is a little bit round. I run GR Research ... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics OK I should have stated that I am new to tube power amps. That explains a lot of my ignorance on the subject and I apologize. I know what I hear people saying and about the sonic characteristics of different tube amps and was trying to identify th... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics @oddiofyl I have heard, that is why I am reluctant to buy any older VTL. I do have a good tech to fix amps but I dont want anything too old. | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics @Hilde45 I was just thinking of tubes as supplied from factory or stock units. For example on the extreme left (warm/tubey) I find Conrad Johnson. I have a Rogue preamp that is more in the middle. I have heard from people that in general that is t... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics BTW since I have heard the VTL and like their sound I would buy one on the used market except that only the really old ones are available and I am willing to spend more to get something not too old.The ASL are nice sounding but poor reliability fr... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics @miillercarbon maybe a liner scale lol. On the left is warm romantic, on the right cool neutral? @russ69 My speakers are DIY Satori MW16P (x2) and TW29R tweeters. 2 way design. 90/91 db efficient, -3db @48hz. | |
| AR VT80SE compated to Ref 75SE amp discussion seems like I cant go wrong with either one. I hate when companies install XLR on the equipment but dont install the required circuitry. | |
| AR VT80SE compated to Ref 75SE amp discussion The VT80SE is balanced, or at least the reviews say so and there is a XLR on the unit. I'll give Paragon a call. |