nordicnorm
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| Best Class A Amp under $2,000 used? OK, here is a pair of Bryston 7B-ST monoblocks that are slightly above your budget ($2,600): http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649345505-bryston-7bst-amplifier-pair-two-for-sale-as-set-only/ - 800 watts per channel with 1 or 4 Ω load- 500 wa... | |
| Anyone hear a Croft Integrated Amp? Croft makes very high quality audio gear. I have a Croft RIAA phono preamp in which I’m running Shuguang Custom 12AX7 LS Super Tube Special Edition tubes. The Shuguangs are fast becoming my favourite new production 12AX7 tubes (Psvane 12AX7-TII ’s... | |
| Best Tubed Preamp For A Warm, Rich Sound, Yet Still Detailed and Agile I third Don Sachs' preamps! Terrific quality. Tremendous sound.Don is a great guy to deal with. | |
| What to upgrade next? You already have a very nice system so I am surprised that no one has mentioned room treatments? Before upgrading anything else, treat the reflection points in your listening space. Put some bass traps in the corners. There are some very simple DI... | |
| Best Class A Amp under $2,000 used? Here's a pair of Aleph 2 monoblocks for $1,100: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-aleph-2-monoblocks-aleph-2-monoblock-amplifiers-2017-04-26-amplifiers-33460-lake-worth-fl--2 100 Watts Class AYour Dali's are 88 dB so 100 W would be mor... | |
| I need a good Preamp I’d recommend looking at Coincident Technology’s linestage. These preamps don't come up on the used market very often for good reason.Coincident Linestage (uses 101D tubes) $5,000: http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649343645-coincident-statement-... | |
| If NOS pre or power tubes became unavailable altogether, what new tubes would you buy? The most consistent new tube I've used over the past 8 years has been Shuguang Black Treasure ( KT88, CV181-z, 12AX7 LS ) and Psvane (12AU7, 12AT7).Shuguang Black Treasure:http://psvanetube.com/wordpress/purchase/shuguang-treasure-series-vacuum-... | |
| It is a good idea to purchase a vintage tube pre-amp. Another happy owner of a Don Sachs Model 1 6SN7 tube pre!Don will customize his preamp to ensure it integrates well with your amp, and offers a large choice of upgrade options.Well worth checking out! | |
| Specific Pre-Amp advice In your budget range, you have a lot of good preamps to choose from.I recently upgraded my preamp and ended up choosing a Don Sachs custom 6SN7 model 1: http://www.dsachsconsulting.com/custom%20line%20stage.htmlBase model is $1,699 with the follo... | |
| Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus! Teo Audio is located in my city (Kingston, ON). Ken Hotte is a straight up guy who is incredibly knowledgeable and, more importantly, very curious. He’s also a very nice guy, to boot!I first tried his Game Changer IC last year, figuring I couldn’t... | |
| Should I update my preamp or buy new one? If you like the Cary sound, then depending on the cost, send it to them to get updated.What is the difference between getting it updated and buying a new one? | |
| Up to $4500 burning a hole in my pocket If you have the space, go listen to a pair of Martin Logan’s (Spire or Montis).Your system would sound really sweet through them.They do require to be placed at least 3’ from the back and side walls though. | |
| Yami A-S1100 Yamaha lists the output at 8 Ohms to be 105 W, and 160 W @ 4 Ohms:http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/amps/a-s1100_g/ It's always been my experience that Yamaha publishes very conservative technical specs. | |
| Best Cheap Amps for Magneplanar Speakers @puiu You've listed some very nice amps, but the ones in your list that meets the OP's budget (under $1,000) are the Rega Exxon 3's. | |
| Recommendations for rolling tubes on Luxman SQ-N10? @thiefofflight I just realized that I didn't answer your second question.I find with the Shuguang's that there is more pronounced separation of the instruments and notes. Things like piano notes and a brush on a cymbal have more decay. I can hea... |