10 months latter I have to admit my Sophia 2's weren't broken in. After I paid 640 ($500+ship/both ways) I put the rebuilt Belles back in the system. I kept it there for 4 months---Then I put the CJ350 back in----huge dif.Bass and bass detail way beyond the Belles; which wan't there when I first inserted the CJ350.---(See my post from 3/15/07;above)
Best Tube Amp under 10K?
Having every audio dealer in town recommend their line as "the best unless you want to spend $25K" and buy a ..." is frustrating. Well, like most of us, I can't spend $25K on amps ... but I am curious to know what others consider their "final" amp upgrade under $10K. My listening tastes are wide ranging but will mostly include SACD jazz and classical. I do not have a turntable ... yet. And I ususally play at low to moderate volumes only (the wife factor)-- speakers are reasonably efficient 91DB KEF Ref 4's that I hope to upgrade.