Hi, I'm looking for new amps for my Avantgarde DUOs. I have had different tube amps, and prefer 300B/845/805.. Now I have Cayin/Spark 9084D, 845 monoblocks; but I have some problems with hum, and they are not the best with respect to resolution. Noise is of course a challenge with these speakers. I have recently tested a BAT VK-75SE, and were impressed by the dynamics and the fantastic bass slam together with excellent resolution and imaging. But the midrange (vocals) seem a bit "too neutral" (analytical?) to me........ I have a BAT VK-51SE pre amp, and Acoustic Zen Silver Ref IC's, Audience Au24 speaker cables (might be replaced with AZ Double Barrel.....). Source: Pink Triangle Anniversary TT + Wheaton TriPlanar MkVII tonearm + Lyra Titan PU, and a Pass Labs X-ONO phono stage. Room size 3.5 m (w) x 5.5 m (l). Price range (new or used): up to $4000. I prefer monoblocks, but no must........
Best regards Ola |