mapman
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| tubes and rock and roll, good fit? Pryso, I think musicians/bands often use tube amps as a means of introducing distortion in a controlled manner which is easier achieved with tubes than SS.Same is true with use of tubes in home audio gear, but the goals of the listener of a home s... | |
| Power output of tube amps compared to solid states ' I do know this about power, I seem to want as little of it as possible, as long as it can make my speakers as loud, fast, and dynamic as I need them to be."That's a very good way to look at it ! "The last thing I want to say is that we must also... | |
| tubes and rock and roll, good fit? I've dabbled with the idea of moving to a tube amp in my system, but I have determined their is little or nothing to gain. I think my situation is analogous to yours regarding tube amps because I wouldn't even consider it if I did not think tubes ... | |
| tubes and rock and roll, good fit? How about setting up a less expensive second system in another room built around tube gear? Then you can live with it for a while and compare before making a big change that you may or may not regret later? If your room is smaller in particular, y... | |
| tubes and rock and roll, good fit? I thought the same with the Altairs + tubes but perhaps it does't matter with a monstrous tube amp like that VTL. If it were me, I'd be concerned going in, not just about sound quality, but reliability of a big tube amp like that driving a 4 ohm o... | |
| Can good speakers take edge off digital? Wrong strategy! | |
| tubes and rock and roll, good fit? Dude, Tubes, shmubes. In the league you are playing in with that gear you own and are considering, it shouldn't matter. It all should sound fantastic all the time as long as the pieces are matched to work well together and to the listening room an... | |
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| Power output of tube amps compared to solid states Unsound, That is true.I suppose that could be one reason perhaps why many are tube fans yet many are not. | |
| Power output of tube amps compared to solid states My understanding from the experts is not that tubes are more powerful, rather they distort in a less offensive way that makes them able to go louder before the listener takes offense. | |
| Has anyone heard the Denon 103-SA? Question.When one replaces a used cartridge with a new one of similar design in good working order, doesn't the new cart almost always sound better? Styli are subject to wear and tear every time you play a record and should be replaced or retipped... | |
| Another "help me pick speakers" thread VAndy's are nice but also rumored to sound best with higher power SS amps. I see their impedance goes down to 2 ohm? Yikes! | |
| Another "help me pick speakers" thread never heard the Von Schweikarts, but on paper, they would seem to fit the bill to a tee! I'd really like to hear these sometime! | |
| Power output of tube amps compared to solid states Atmasphere.No further clarification needed on my behalf. Transients are key. Its pretty clear to me that its mostly about details relating to distortion and how different factors contribute to that, as you say. |