I like CJ. The MV60SE is a stunning amp for the money (probably $1.5K these days). Could mono block though you wont need to...or save the rest for preamp. My background is Zanden, Sonus Faber, so i too enjoy magical midrange and avoid overtly bright stuff. YMMV.
$3000 alternatives to Decware Zen Torii tube amp?
Hey guys,
In the future I'll be buying a $3000 tube amp and pre, and I'm needing insight on my options, used or new.
My favored sound is emotionally involving and musical, lush, and has a great midrange for vocals. I dislike a bright sound.
Speakers at the moment might be a Nola Boxer, 8ohm 90dB.
I have *very* strong interest a Decware Zen Torii, and the main purpose of this is to ask if there's any alternatives to the Zen Torii I should consider. Would I be doing the right thing by my musical tastes if I get the Torii, or am I making a mistake and there are better options?
(I'm aware the Torii, while it has volume control, would like a pre-amp, and so I'd buy one in the future while I live off the built in volume control)
In the future I'll be buying a $3000 tube amp and pre, and I'm needing insight on my options, used or new.
My favored sound is emotionally involving and musical, lush, and has a great midrange for vocals. I dislike a bright sound.
Speakers at the moment might be a Nola Boxer, 8ohm 90dB.
I have *very* strong interest a Decware Zen Torii, and the main purpose of this is to ask if there's any alternatives to the Zen Torii I should consider. Would I be doing the right thing by my musical tastes if I get the Torii, or am I making a mistake and there are better options?
(I'm aware the Torii, while it has volume control, would like a pre-amp, and so I'd buy one in the future while I live off the built in volume control)