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| Verity audio finn Agree the OP should change for the right reason. Looking at the preamp and sources are important. That being said, not all tube amps are noisy. Art Audio is highly selective with its transformers to ensure the amps are absurdly quiet. Part of... | |
| Verity audio finn I have listened to these driven by a bunch of amps and I almost bought them. Very musical speaker. I am considering buying a pair just to run during audio shows with my Art Audio Carissa Amp. An 845 is an ideal tube to drive them. Midrange and ... | |
| KT88 tube amp I would use the Sophia Blue’s or KRs. They are the two best KT88s on the market IMO. Pricey but spectacular tubes. https://artaudio.us/collections/sophia-electric/products/sophia-electric-coke-bottle-kt88-st-tubes-l...https://artaudio.us/collec... | |
| 2019 300B tubes that are worth the money? I believe Sophia Tubes are made by TJ Fullmusic and years ago it may have been the case that the cherry picked. Now, Sophia has a bunch of products that are exclusive to Sophia that I can’t buy directly from TJ and no one else will have. Sophia t... | |
| 2019 300B tubes that are worth the money? There are awesome and for $100 more the Carbon Plates are even better. Sophia makes awesome tubes for the money. https://artaudio.us/collections/sophia-electric/products/sophia-electric-princess-300b-mesh-plate-tubes | |
| Add a volume remote? I can add a remote volume control to the Art Audio Vinyl One models. It adds an extra $250 to the price. The base unit is spectacular. https://artaudio.us/collections/preamps/products/vinyl-one-mm-mc-phono-stage | |
| A tubed integrated amp for Joseph Audio Pulsars? Have you seen the KR VA830i? It is a 40w, Push Pull 300B. Amazing sound and runs $9K wo within your budget. Can’t say enough good things about KRs sound. This is amazingly powerful little amp and delivers a 300B soundstage in a much more powerful ... | |
| 300B or 845? As an importer and re-seller for a manufacturer of 845 and 300B amps they are both amazing tubes. One of the most important questions in terms of soundprofile and overall amp quality is going to be in regard to the transformers. They are key to ... | |
| Kr Audio Kronzilla vs Atma-sphere MA1? I have been working with Eunice at KR and speak with her several times a week for a couple months now. I was introduced to them via Renaissance Audio in Ann Arbor who I am using as my approved service center and is an outstanding company. KR Mak... | |
| Preamp for Rogue Stereo 100 amplifier What features do you need? Phono stage? I have a couple options for you. To start, I have heard the Rogue RP5 and it is a good sounding preamp and in the beefy part of your price range. Don't discount it because it hasn't made a list. The rea... | |
| Integrated with passive preamp section. Good or bad idea, or both ? It depends on the sensitivity of the amplifier. If the amplifier is extremely sensitive there is no need for gain from the preamp.The Art Audio amps like the Diavolo utilize a passive preamp stage when converted to an integrated and our preamps o... | |
| Which 300b amplifier for Devore O/96 I am the importer and reseller for Art Audio. Our Diavolo 300B is legendary and has been steadily improved over 20 years. I would put it up against any of these and I am 100% certain the Diavolo will win. It is available in stereo, mono-block a... | |
| Amplifier current vrs watts; why is current more important? As someone who imports and sells a line focused on current vs. wattage, I have a POV. Art Audio amps are biased toward current. That is, our amps are high current and deliver lower wattage vs. many of our competitors. This means that with any give... | |
| 300B Warmup versus other tube or SS amps? That is surprising. The heater in most SETs should get the tubes to optimal temperature within about 10 minutes. I wonder if the heater isn't working right. | |
| Harbeth SHL 5 amplification I am currently talking to a customer about this exact speaker with a desire to driver it with my Diavolo which is a 10W SET. Incidentally I am advising against that. The issue is headroom for dynamics. The question is at what level do you usually ... |