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Tube amp for Nola Metro ref Gold
I run my Metro IIIs with 40wpc of PP KT90s strapped in triode. Room size is 16" x 20". I don't feel the need for any more power, and I do turn it up now and then. Really, because the soundstage is so robust, I don't often feel the need to. I've al... 
Nola Metro Grand Reference Opinions
Suteetat, Are you talking about the Micro Grand here? It uses 2 x 4" woofers per side. The Metro Grand uses two 6" woofers per side. 
Nola Metro Grand Reference Opinions
First, there's no doubt that Avalon and Wilson are well built, well thought out designs. They are quite different sounding. No one would confuse a Nola for a Wilson or an Avalon, etc. These are distinctly different sounding approaches.Having caref... 
Alon V vs. Alon Lotus Elite Signature/Viper ref
Hi, I'm, a former Alon V MK II, with Circe upgrades, owner. This was pricey. My room was a near perfect match for this speaker. I was sure I was set for good, until I heard the Viper Reference II. I didn't feel the same about the Lotus Elite Sigs ... 
Smooth Sounding Tube Amps that Can drive ATC
Have you considered the Cary 120-S. It's pretty round sounding. Cary amps tend to be the polar oppositive of VTL where nuetrality is the goal. If not the 120-S, the SLM-100s or 200s maybe. The music you like dictates using amps that sound round an... 
The Fisher 55-a monoblock?
Hello Miguel, The 55A was offered in two different versions.6550 or EL34.There were 2 versions of the EL34 model.One version has 8-16 ohm taps while the other has 4-8-16 ohm taps.Which version do you have?Best regards,Rich