pubul57
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| Tube Power Amp Recommendations around $2000 Why 150 watts for a 97db speaker? This speaker seems to be able to take advantage of simpler, lower watt circuits, why complicated with high power circuits and additional tubes. Not questioning the VTL150 as an amp (Like the ARC VT130 mentioned be... | |
| Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2? Why is the A/B headroom pointless if it keeps you from clipping in this small moments where you need the headroom? 99% of the time you'll be using 2-4 watts (Class A), no? | |
| Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2? As Bill said, "the amplifier has plenty of guts and should drive your Wilsons fine albeit not to paint peeling SPL." That sounds right and good an answer as I think you can get without trying it in your room. | |
| Tube Power Amp Recommendations around $2000 The ARC VT130 is a very good amp, but with the Zu I don't know why you would ever get an with that much power or that many tubes - a veyr good amp for tough loads and insensitive speakers - the Zu does not need a "monster" power amp. | |
| Tube Power Amp Recommendations around $2000 If the S30 is not enough power, then the RM10 would be my top recommendation $1,950 new, 1-1.2k used _ I have one and it is one of my favourite amps ever, if 35 watts is enough power - with the Zu it should alot of power (they are plenty with my 8... | |
| Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2? In many rooms and depending on typical listening levels I suspect it is enough power, but there will be times in some settings, with some music, when it might make you wish you had the XA-60s. When it comes to the Pass line, I would by the amp wit... | |
| Tube Power Amp Recommendations around $2000 The RM10 would be a real powerhouse with these speakers, and a great amp it is, but the EM7 may be even more suitable if OP is seeking that "triode" sound and with those sensitive speakers a viable option. Anything my Music Reference is exeception... | |
| Tube Power Amp Recommendations around $2000 I second the Atma-sphere S30 recommendation, Class A, Triode, and no transformers, hard to beat for tube amplification, and the Zus should thrive with OTLs (though it might be a bit above you $$$ used). I also second the Almarros. If 4 watts is en... | |
| What time do you wear? I had my eye on the watch for almost 10 years, but because I am watch frugal, but eventually I felt I had to have it, I did not think I would ever want another watch, so I figured it was worth the splurge - I feel good everytime I put it on. | |
| Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick? Yes, and better yet the First Watt Aleph J. | |
| Designer Hall of Fame There is something almost Gumpish about this story. Next I expect ot hear that he had a prototype diesel engine that got 200mpg, but somehow did not see the light of day.... | |
| Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick? I would nominate the Music Reference RM10 MKII ($1,950) which may very well be the very best sounding 30-40 watt amplifier there is (The Atma-sphere S-30 maybe as good and possibly better with some speakers, but quite a bit more expensive). This R... | |
| Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick? Blue Jeans ICs and Speaker Cable. Belkin wire with excellent specs, good shielding, and connectors. Compare them with cables 20x the price and see if you can tell a difference, and if you can, see which you prefer. | |
| Tube ---- Ei 12ax7 Since some of you may still be using this tube, I'll mention that Ram Labs carries them, the pre-war Yugos and as usual very well tested for noise, section matches, etc. I use them in my Music Reference RM10 without a glitch, in that application I... | |
| What time do you wear? http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2009/10/russian-officials-sporting-watches-worth-up-to-1-million.htmlbut are they audiophiles? |