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| Amplifier design parameters required for a good match for high (16+) ohm speakers? Thanks Ralph! As it turns out, I may become an owner of another ST-70. Same vintage as the one I had you refurbish in spring of 2016. I will be giving you a call regarding doing same work on it should ownership happen. | |
| This Schitt is totally refreshing in the world of high end audio! I have, do, own several pieces of Schiit. Some bought used, some new. All well worth their asking price. I agree with the OP. Magni headphone amp, original (sold) and 3 (have),Vahalla headphone amp, original (sold),Loki parametric Eq (have),Mani ... | |
| To Sell or Keep? I would not be in a hurry to sell it until I have listened to the new pre for a good length of time. Have regretted selling a piece of gear in haste, more than buying one. Doubt the BAT will depreciate much over the next year. | |
| Connect Pre-out to Pre-amp Well your Denon ARV may not have a tape loop. The output of such a loop would be labeled 'record out' or 'tape out'.Otherwise you can use the pre out. I would set the volume on the AVR to a point that it matches volume level with other sources con... | |
| Amplifier design parameters required for a good match for high (16+) ohm speakers? Forgot to add that the manufactures rated sensitivity was based on 1 watt, not 2.83V. This is what seems consistent with the loudness I obtain when comparing to other 8 ohm speakers having 88-89dB sensitivity at 2.83V. My assessment is based on ... | |
| Amplifier design parameters required for a good match for high (16+) ohm speakers? Ralph,I find the paring of the Contrasts with the ST-70 to be quite adequate in my 12'x15' acoustically treated room. Bass has improved with playing time. The Contrast are certainly revealing such that for my tastes best mated to warmish SS or tub... | |
| Connect Pre-out to Pre-amp If you only want to use the Denon phonostage you can connect the record out (provided your Denon has one) which is a fixed output bypassing much of the Denons preamp functions. Volume is only controlled by the Cary pre. | |
| Amplifier design parameters required for a good match for high (16+) ohm speakers? Ralph, I haven't put many hours on my ST-70 since I had you refurbish it in spring of 2016. However I now fell in position to do so. Took a long time for me to find a complimentary set of speakers I could afford. I have never any doubt that my S... | |
| Amplifier design parameters required for a good match for high (16+) ohm speakers? Rodman, Thanks for the additional info! I have taken a brief look at the additional links. I intend to peruse all the links provided again and possibly set up an upgrade project with my ST-70. Won't happen in the near future however, other things... | |
| Amplifier design parameters required for a good match for high (16+) ohm speakers? Rodman, Thanks very much for the additional info. Yes, I will likely shop for a different set of tubes and check out the Mullards offered by Tubedepot. I don't know when the Conn 7199 tubes were manufactured or how many hours are on them. I bought... | |
| NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations I am not sure you will find anything that would make for a significant improvement over your NAD at your budget. If I were looking for an $2500 integrated, I would look at the Vincent SV337Mk. Sold by Audio Advisor. | |
| Amplifier design parameters required for a good match for high (16+) ohm speakers? Rodman, my ST-70 has the 5AR4 rectifier tube made by GE, and the 7199 driver tubes made by Conn in USA. Currently using JJ EL34 output tubes. I know the JJ EL34 could be replaced with a smoother tube. Any particular Mullards you might recommend?Ra... | |
| Which integrated amp do you suggest? Sorry, It must have sold. I see it is no longer offered. I would check out the Yamaha A-S501 and the 701. Often found discounted online.The 801 has USB input however is above your stated budget. | |
| Which integrated amp do you suggest? There is a used Yamaha A-S501 for sale here on AG. It has DAC and Phonostage. DAC lacks USB input however so a USB/SPDIF converter would be required. They can be had for ~$100. I use a M@Tech hiface which plugs directly into computer USB port ther... | |
| Amplifier design parameters required for a good match for high (16+) ohm speakers? Rodman, Thanks much for your input and the link. I can't believe I did not find this review myself. It seems that the input impedance of this amp is not the reason I didn't find it as enjoyable using a Schiit SYS passive pre as with my Jolida acti... |