2. amps-preamps
  3. 168137-163617

HELP! I bought equipment drunk, don’t know anything.

So I woke up with a very sore head and depleted bank account this morning.

Recently bought an Audiolab 6000a and Elekit TU-8500 tube preamp. I’ve never owned a preamp before and I hope they’re compatible for my KEF Q11.

I then had a few bottles of wine...

Woke up and saw I had purchased a passive pair of Bryston A2.

Will the amp be able to power the speakers? I don’t listen to loud music. 
Please help this idiot. 
ronniewills

Showing 5 responses by thecarpathian

thecarpathian
4,154 posts
 
Please help this idiot.
Quit getting hammered and buying expensive stuff.
Send them back.
thecarpathian
4,154 posts
 
Well then I certainly hope they work out well for you!
You are a braver man than I.
I would find a way to solder my fingers together.
thecarpathian
4,154 posts
 
I've got to ask:
Why did you buy an integrated amp and a preamp?
Can you use the 6000a solely as an amp?
Also, your amp I believe is 50 watts and the Bryston's  are 87db.
Not enough juice in my opinion for them to reach their full potential.
thecarpathian
4,154 posts
 
Ronnie,
What made you choose the GE 5814's?
Have you rolled any others?
thecarpathian
4,154 posts
 
Just curious as to the circumstances. There is a massive amount of nos 12au7 variants out there. If you are inclined to try more, I suggest Amperex, the older the better. These will be the ecc82 type. If you like their sound, they also make the 7316, which is considered by many to be best sounding 12au7 variant of them all.
Caveat, NOT inexpensive. 
More to discover