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Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
I haven't spoke to my friend in about a week, have to follow up with himJorge u here already watching this thread?  
Klipsch!. The worst speaker company, EVER?
Further to my comment, the speaker nominal impedance across the entire full range of the drivers presented to the amplifier (I believe nominal means the average impedance across the entire range already but I'm not sure).I get the impression the s... 
Klipsch!. The worst speaker company, EVER?
Somehow OT, back there in the thread white elephant / red herring, there was a comment "easier to drive" listing sensitivity numbers. Can someone correct me because for me easier to drive is impedance presented to the amplifier, putting out more d... 
A brief review of 15 high-end speakers on home demo including B&W, Boenicke, Magico,Wilson
@audiokinesis Thank you for the analysis on the Boenicke's Duke and for the free education too :) 
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
and yes the Sylvania's overall are the best from that era, sometimes microphonics could be an issue 
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
Which 6SN7s are you rolling through your MA-1s? @decooney So many, mainly on the MP3, I have been using CV181-Z (black treasure Chinese boutique) very nice tubes, good bass and best of all no microphonics. Tried the Psvane CV-181TII, really good... 
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
Thanks, I agree, my friend is not the always look for the next upgrade type, I mentioned the same thing to him, also asked him to join audiogon and this thread. But I'm also learning from all the postings here, before atmasphere I was considering ... 
High value, giant killer speakers?
but it never was seamless, and always too bright@tweak1 Agree, they are not neutral at all but on the bright side.  
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
Some good 2nd hand deals come up on QS monos, but the sweet EL84 20W Integrated is the real bargain if you don't already own a good tube preamp.  @decooney This looks interesting as well, QS could be another option, thank you  
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
Used Decware mini torii@grinnell How's tube life on this amp? Do you have to replace tubes often?  
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
I owned a Cayin A-50T for awhile and was very impressed with the build quality and sonics, this after owning tube amps from Dynaco, Rogue, AES and Cary. The updated model, the Mark II, adds a remote and the ability to use KT88 tubes in addition to... 
Would switching amps make a big difference?
@cdc2 the zeroes would be a quick fix for your specific case, down the road if that's an option and IMO I would replace the speakers by something more friendly impedance wise to your gear. Only my opinion. 
Tube amp mono block recomendations
+2 for atmasphere m60s, Crystal clear sound, tubes will last a long long time due to the amp design, very efficient amps which won't generate tons of heat.  
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
Thank you for the answers, I will be sending these to my friend, he is an audiophile but he is just finding about it now :), his klipsch are Chorus 2. 
What Class D amps will drive a 2 ohm load
George so you are a vendor? I thought you weren't promoting anything