Depends on what tubes you want to use too.A used piece which runs EL34's is going to give you mid magic like a CJ or a VTL and the Rogue can give you the KT88 slam and bass.Nice to be able to switch from inexpensive 6550's or choose the pricey 88's.Eveybody tells me that seperate amp or int get some old NOS which is a whole fifty threads of advise.The drivers will last longer and be way cheaper than the output tubes.One neophyte to another.Oh yeah I lucked out and foound a Mesa Baron $4K amp for $1250.Uses more utilitarian 6L6's but can switch in banks of thirds from pentode to triode i.e all triode with Sarah Vaughn,two thirds triode with Segovia and pentode with P-Funk.Think htere's one up for $2K right now.Dicker and buy! WILL NOT BE SORRY!!!!!
A reasonable integrated w/ remote - possibly tube?
I've done extensive searching in the archives, but would love some "fresh" answers. I'm looking for a quality integrated with remote in the sub $2k range, preferrably around $1500. I'm thinking about my first foray into tubes, but since my listening tastes run from Oakenfold/Underworld/Techno to Brahms and classical, I'm a little leery about some of the traditional drawbacks of tubes, namely bass impact. Currently my system is a Naim 92R, 90/3, Flatcap, Planet 2000, and Mission 774s. It's nowhere near the best in soundstaging, but I love the rhythmic drive and pace provided by the Naim gear.
Plinius? Rogue Audio? Jolida? I would be very interested in any suggestions, hints, warnings, caveats, etc. A remote is strongly desired, but not absolutely necessary I suppose. Thanks for your time!
Plinius? Rogue Audio? Jolida? I would be very interested in any suggestions, hints, warnings, caveats, etc. A remote is strongly desired, but not absolutely necessary I suppose. Thanks for your time!