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| Question For Owners Of Triode Lab Amps Mike, I remembered your message in the 2a3 discussion here in the forum, and that you had used both in shows. I was hoping to hear from you. Thanks for the insight! JC | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? car123 127 posts 03-08-2025 at 02:56pm Don't forget Joule Electra. Jud is gone but Rich at Signature Sound can repair/upgrade as needed, but they are as reliable as tanks. Used LA-150s rarely come up for sale but, given that the company is... | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? That Sit-3 is a wonderful amp. I've nearly owned one once or twice, and might still, at some point! | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? I have some awareness of how exceptional the Joule stuff is. Congrats on owning one of the rare, and superb LA-300's. I do now have a quality preamp that I am more than happy with. I just need a reasonably priced Triode Lab amp or pair of mono-blo... | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? superchunk, I just saw the ad for your Triode Lab 2a3 power amp this morning, on Canuck Audio Mart. I was waiting for the pictures you said were coming, but decided not to wait, and I was replying to it, and ready to buy it, also suggested a picku... | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? Great news! A friend put me in touch with someone who works for Roon. Turns out there is an uncommonly used way of using Roon to control volume, and he helped me set it up. All is now well with the preamp I purchased! Thanks again to all! | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? superchunk 13 posts 03-03-2025 at 10:18pm Sorry, just read your last post...I'm sure the triode sounds amazing, sucks about the remote situation though. I just suggested the Pre1, which I actually have paired with a triode labs parallel 2a3. ... | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? I wanted to take the time to sincerely thank everyone for their recommendations and advice. Each one of your suggestions was appreciated. In some cases, such as the Modwright LS100, and a number of others, while I was leaning heavily towards those... | |
| This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity? Certainly will do. | |
| This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity? Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and recommendations. All are appreciated. And Ralph, I may also try your DIY recommendation if I can work out a strategy for crossovers. | |
| This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity? bilyeauxbrew 30 posts 02-22-2025 at 10:25am Nightfall I have found both the Klipsh and Omegas sound wonderful with 2 watts in my 15x15 room. All the volume needed. Do have a sub as well. Very helpful to know, thanks! Tells me this is truly ... | |
| This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity? Extremely useful link. Thank you! | |
| This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity? Thanks Jerry, real life experience of what truly works is valuable. I say that because a friend of mine tried 4.5 wpc into a speaker rated at 98db sensitivity and it couldn't drive it at more than a very polite conversation level, max. It too 15wp... | |
| This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity? The 3.5 watts I mentioned was hardly from a lousy amp. I was referring to the outstanding Triode Audio Labs creations. | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? Bill, can you give me any sense of the Audio Horizon's tonal tendencies? As I noted earlier in this discussion, I love the bit of warmth, depth and richness which a good tube design can bring, without being at the expense of clarity and presenti... |