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People who are Irrationally Afraid of tube amps
going through two amps in several years hardly sounds like a trouble free situation | 80 |
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Physical explanation of amp's break in?
there is no break in...its you getting used to the sound | 59 |
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Favorite H H Scott Tube Integrated Amplifier
gotta say it..what you have is a classic system, many others will go to the poorhouse searching for the music that your system will consistantly deliver. never sell either | 49 |
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Point to point wiring.
'point to point wiring' is code for 'it was made in the room over the garage by dyi enthusiasts | 37 |
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Warmest solid-state integrated for under $2k
magnum-dynalab 308 (slightly over 2 grand)...warm and defined...nice piece | 31 |
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Which SS amp does sound the most warm of all?
the mac | 25 |
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from a Krell SS- FPB 600 to What Tube Amp ?
once you beome spoiled by "great" class a solid state i don'tt think you should ditch thre krell for tubes. you may want to audition the mac2102(tube) as an alternative . . . | 21 |
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I have a lack of depth in "soundstage".
your b&w's need more power. the audio note is a great amp, but is a better match with a more sensitive speaker. the b&w's would open up big time(front to back)with a tube . . . | 20 |
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ok guys get me into 200+ wpc
n.a.d | 19 |
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Why is the trend to make separate phono stage
the cost of not including a phono stage in a preamp saves the manufacturer money, and putting a phono pre in a separate box is a very very lucrative sideline. they win in both . . . | 19 |
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Anyone compare Conrad Premier to Rogue?
your martin logans would prefer a more powerful amp,regardless of the brand | 18 |
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Why do tubed preamps image better than SS?
generally speaking,tube amps seem to offer more 'front to back depth',while ss throws a larger soundstage... but in all honesty, speakers will make a bigger difference in 'realism. . . | 18 |
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Preamp For McIntosh MC352
get the 41 or 42. you're almost to macnirvana | 17 |
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Integrated Amp -- $1,500 or less.
bryston integrated | 17 |
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Bryston 3bsst Vs. Coda 11
both are quite remarkable and neutral | 16 |
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Is there any obvious advantage for monoblocks?
the myth of channel separation is just that...but they look way cool | 16 |
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Where to go from here? upping the tube ante
you would have to hear it to believe it, but mac's 2005 changer is more natural than the front end you are using...altough i respect the tannoys, i think the gradient revolutions . . . | 16 |
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Tube Amplifier for Maggies
tubes and maggies is like........into the wind | 14 |
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EL 34 based amplifier recommendations
the one and only marantz 8b or the new variation of this classic by vac....both are superb | 14 |
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Is the big sound from the big names?
there is is no thread that ties the size of a company to the quality of its products...however, companies which have survived for many years have done so with consistant quality,. . . | 13 |
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What amplifiers should I consider ?
get a big nad with lots of dynamic headroom..the hales will sound great......put the extra money into music | 13 |
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Marantz 7 Questions
the 7 is the classic tube design...it was also brought back by the good folks at audioclassics and vac for a limited run as the 7 seriesII. the 7c is a solid state design. the 7 . . . | 12 |
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A rocking tube amp & speaker combo?
sean is wright(i mean right)....a 35 to 100w push/pull design will drastically improve your sound | 12 |
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BAT VK 75SE and ARC VT 100 MKIII
arc is a better match with b&w | 11 |
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SS preamp to give wormth & bloom to Krell KSA amp
the krell pres are not exactly cold blooded | 11 |
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Which of these preamps should I get?
stick with rotel | 11 |
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What can i do to make my tube preamp sound warmer?
using copper instead of silver may help | 11 |
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Classe Reliability : Your Opinions?
research shows that the average hi end consumer keeps a component for about twenty minutes. a lifetime warr was overkill | 10 |
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Tube pre amp suggestions for my Bryston 3BST
the cj is an excellent match | 10 |
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I think I want a tube preamp
the quad would be a nice pre for tour system, and there seem to be used ones in mint condition for under $600....its a lot more for your money than the minimax in the sound dept | 10 |
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Tube rookie needs integrated advice.
sonograph separates(used at around one thousand in mint condition) are solid state but their unique design make them very sweet sounding...they are by conrad-johnson and match . . . | 10 |
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Death Knell for cd's?
these articals are ALWAYS written by some clown who never bought music or movies anyway | 10 |
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How good is my amplification? Advice please.
get a bryston pre | 9 |
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What to update first: pre or power amp?
keep the pre you have and get a more powerful rogue amp. the martin logans need gobs of power, and although most goners seem to prefer cj over rogue, i think the synergy between . . . | 9 |
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McIntosh C 352 vs. Bel Canto evo
the mac | 9 |
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Need tube amp for Epos M12
the cj is world class, and a good match | 8 |
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Musical Amps
usually 'musical' is a buzzword for inaccurate or it has no bass. this is however not ness a bad thing if you enjoy it | 8 |
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My opinions re. SET and pp triode
when you give up the bass and the highs, the midrange had better be magic. in fact it had better be so magical that you think that what you are hearing even distantly resembles . . . | 8 |
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Battle of three amps
no contest-the mac 402 | 8 |
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Bryston BP-25 vs. Plinius CD-LAD
the bryston is one of the most neutral ss preamps i have ever heard on a variety of systems...a great longterm purchase | 8 |
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Levinson No. 383 v. Musical Fidelity Trivista 300
the levinson integrated(along with the rowland,the mac,the vac and the arc are all in a different league than the music fidelity..its good,their great | 8 |
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Difference between active and passive preamps
keep the sony..passives have no souls | 8 |
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Opinions on Electrocompaniet Amps
ec peaked in the mid 80's | 7 |
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How good are McIntosh MC7300 and C40?
your system is a classic...do not change anything | 7 |
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What do you think of the Quad 909?
the 99 and the 909 are both excellent amps....both have a warm slant, but each is highly accurate and a tremendous value | 7 |
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Good looking tube amp suggestions
mac mc275 retro as all get out | 7 |
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Audiophile 2 channel Receiver?
the magnum dynalab 208 is incredible | 7 |
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Tube Pre C2200 , Rogue M99
whay kind of amp will you use | 7 |
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need advice on downsizing system for smaller room
keep your current components(quite nice) and use with totem ones, harbeth p3's, enigmas, or other quality small boxes...ironically most quality nearfield monitors prefer bigger(. . . | 7 |
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Threshold?
these are classic amps, and they produce a huge soundstage. they are arguably more neutral than the pass and forte. the forte is a bit more forgiving on poor recordings but in most. . . | 7 |
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American Made Hybrid Integrated Amp
hybrid no..tube yes...conrad johnson..its great too | 7 |
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Have I Found Audio Nirvana?
cool system | 6 |
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Should I replace ARC D130 for Bryston 4B-ST?
the arc 100.2 is great, as are several mac tube amps...but for 2g's its hard to beat a bryston in the bass dept...its also a good all-rounder | 6 |
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Amp for Shahinian Diapason
mac 352/402/602 will all work well with the shahinians | 6 |
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Which is the best amplication?
of the ones mentioned..krell | 6 |
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What is the best tube amp for Klipsch Cornwall spk
any quality push-pull design will sound great | 6 |
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ASL 1003DT Integrated or Unico Hybrid Integrated
stick with creek | 6 |
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Musical Fidelity vs. Blue Circle: Integrateds
blue circle | 5 |
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Has anyone compared SP16 to C2200 ... ?
the 2200 beats both the others...although i own the c22 reissue | 5 |
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What SET amp can drive the Von Schweikert VR1-89dB
the von schweikerts as a line prefer heftier push/pull designs | 5 |
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McIntosh MC352 Vs MC500
for most speakers the 352 is more than enough power to get a dynamic and refined performance...the 500 does make a difference however on a few very power hungry speakers such as . . . | 5 |
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Going to take the plunge.
a cj push/pull integrated or an arc would be nice too | 5 |
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Totem Mani-2 and tubes
of the brands you mention, the mese baron(not tigress)will drive the mani's complete with good bottom end. the others don't quite have the grunt | 5 |
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warm amp ss around 650
i would second the recomendation of the sonographe | 5 |
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Cary Audio vs. Classé
the pro acs are not a good match with classe. they will sound harder and in your face...stick with the carys or a solid state amp that has a more laid back character | 5 |
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Big Difference Between The C200 & C46 and C2200
mac is correct | 4 |
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Blue Circle BC3 vs. McIntosh C2200?
the 2200/2102 pr is one of the best in hi end audio...truly the best of what tubes bring to the system, without the temperment and lack of versatility of other brands | 4 |
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Cary V12 Monoblock with Revel Studio
revels prefer big ss amps | 4 |
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Mos-fets or Bipolars
mosfet designs emulate tubes when it comes to playback...that said, many mosfet designs do have good bass control...cj as an example | 4 |
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uses for tube preamp like BAT
the bat pre will give the wilsons a more laid back character and make the overall presentation less linear when it comes to two channel music...however... even the best tube . . . | 4 |
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CJ Premier 17LS vs Sonic Frontier Line 3
i have been a cj fan for years, but the sf lines 3 is a classic pre..i'd get it back | 4 |
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Plinius 8150 vs. 8200 Mk II
none..they have the identical sonic character | 4 |
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Anyone compare Mcintosh MC2102 to new Mcintosh SS?
the mac 402 and 602 match nicely with the 2200 pre and although each is a tad less warm, they more than make up for it with more bass control and detail. the 2102 is one of the . . . | 4 |
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McItosh MC60
finding a second 'single' amp in good condition might be tough...most used mc60's are out there in pairs, and nice pairs cost a lot. i would talk to the folks at audio classics . . . | 4 |
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Rotel 1090, Bryston BP-25 or Krell KRC-3 pre-amp?
the bryston is natural sounding,,,,no edge at all | 4 |
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Electrocompaniet ECI 4 with B&W matrix 801 s2?
wat too little..200 plus needed to control bass and make'em come alive | 3 |
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Audio Research VSi-55 integrated amp - comments?
keep the counterpoints | 3 |
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Help Tube Newbie with amp selection
b&w's prefer ss | 3 |
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Seeking amp recommendations
rotel is an excellent amp...in fact your system is very well thought out, although i would know about the speakers. there is no problem with having more power than you need. it . . . | 3 |
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Anyone familiar with ashly amps?
average pro gear | 3 |
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Mcintosh 2102 or Conrad Johnson 140
they are quite similar....both are tonally accurate, but i don't know what 'fast' is in an amp | 3 |
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Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamplifier: Yes/No?
its a good one | 3 |
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best amp for PMC MB1 speakers?
bryston..a perfect match...cool speaker too | 3 |
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Hovland & Merlin a match?
much like hales, merlin speakers are more compatible with solid state designs | 3 |
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The Mac MA2275
the ma2275 is literally a combo of the mklv(latest) version of the 275 and the c22 pre......with meters no less. can't wait to hear it. i've had the c22 in my system for years(. . . | 2 |
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Oldies but Goodies???
fro analytical to lush..in this order..arc,bat,manley,vtl,vac,cary,mac,cj...all are great,and across their respective lines are better than most of the esoteric,comelately brands. . . . | 2 |
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marsh a400s amp
an excellent amp, but its fierce competition in this price range | 2 |
