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| Cary Audio SLI-80HS vs Primaluna Dialogue HP or Evo Integrated Amps @trpppsta How many hours of use can I expect from the KT88s in the Cary amp before likely needing replacement? About 2,500 hrs....ymmv | |
| Cary Audio SLI-80HS vs Primaluna Dialogue HP or Evo Integrated Amps @twoleftears It was Ken Micallef's review.https://www.stereophile.com/content/cary-audio-sli-80hs-integrated-amplifier | |
| Integrated Tube Amp for Focal Sopra 3 May want to consider a used Octave V70 SE. They can drive loads down to 2 ohms and those Focals have a minimum impedance of 3.1 ohms. | |
| Devore Nines and amp match I would think the O/93 or O/96 would be an easier pairing with a lower-medium powered tube integrated. | |
| Network Switches Let me say first that I'm no expert at all in things digital. But what I know as an indisputable fact is that there is RF noise associated with the interaction between toroidal transformers, amplifiers, other gear and routers/switches/cables. Th... | |
| Cary Audio SLI-80HS vs Primaluna Dialogue HP or Evo Integrated Amps @parsons That’s really interesting about the KT150s. I can definitely see how KT150s would be more thunderous, powerful, and overall more dynamic but I think you’d give up some midrange magic of the EL34s. I’m surprised you saw that big a differen... | |
| Cary Audio SLI-80HS vs Primaluna Dialogue HP or Evo Integrated Amps I had a 2010 Cary SLI-80 and really enjoyed it. In fact I realized I've missed it quite a bit in my 2nd system and have recently traded in a piece of gear to Cary and have a new SLI-80HS on the way. The biggest difference in the updated model is... | |
| Budget Tube Amp (newbie) There's a Rogue Cronus Magnum integrated on the classifieds right now listed for $1175. You could make an offer. With 100 watts this will have zero issues giving you enough power. No affiliation.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9hiee-rogue-... | |
| Budget Tube Amp (newbie) @shutupuface I have the Large Advents (circa 1975) rebuilt. Actually those speakers may not be so tough to drive. I think they are 8 ohm and about 88-89dB efficient. What's your budget on the tube amp? | |
| Budget Tube Amp (newbie) Which Advent speakers do you have? Is there a reason you want a tube amp? Many Advents aren't particularly efficient and take some watts to drive. Just worried that you may not be able to achieve your sonic goals of good bass with a budget tube ... | |
| Dynavector XX2 mk2 loading suggestions for Step Up transformer? I have a DV XX2 mkii and I used to have the same phono pre. I think what you're saying is that you're stepping your gain up from the 43dB provided by the Cary by 26dB for a total gain of 69dB. I'm currently using a Herron phono pre and dialing i... | |
| Are Pass Labs amps good at low volume levels? @tomcy6 He liked the Pass amps early on in his journey but once he listened to the Simaudio 860 and the Luxman M-900 and even higher priced amps, he changed his opinion on Pass, calling them midfi. It's really not a fair comparison putting a ~$... | |
| Need help with a forced downgrade I’d sell the 2M Black and PS1 and keep the table. Neither will make a $600 TT sound great. In the meantime go with a less expensive cart (like a Denon DL-103) used for less than $200 and a Schiit Mani for $129 new until you have funds to invest ba... | |
| Need help identifying these speakers purchased in 1992 I'm not sure you'll find much of a market for 30 year old brand-less, bookshelf speakers. I suppose it could be helpful to find out who the manufacturer was to list on a Goodwill donation receipt. I think the tax deduction may be the best bet. ... | |
| Are Pass Labs amps good at low volume levels? If the goal is incredible sound at low volume my focus would be overweight on speakers. |