I know this isn't on your "short list" but do yourself a favor and put ROGUE AUDIO Tempest (integrated) on that list. Actually, since your room is a little big you might want to try the Tempest MAGNUM. It is 90WPC compared to the 60WPC of the "standard" tempest. Which is what I own. I too had a SS and wanted to change to tubes so I purchased the Tempest with NO regrets. The tempest is heavy and built like a tank, and makes instuments and vocals come ALIVE. The second big selling point for me was that it is switchable from pentode to triode mode which gives you 2 different types of tube sound so you can have some variety. Just my .02 cents. Good Luck.
Jolida 502b, Manley Stingray & VTL- I85 compare ?
I would like to find out if anyone can compare these three
integrated's on my short list. I can not listen for myself.
I want to try tubes in place of the SS that I have now.
I am using JM Labs Electra 926's with an Audio Aero Prima
CD player. I would like info on the sound as well as the
quality of the units. My room is 13'x 26'(@2700 cubic feet). I listen to classic rock, rock and contemporary blues . It is 'rock' so I like it somewhat loud!
Is the Jolida mod by Underwood a significant improvement
over stock ? I can get a used stock unit for $700 and a new
modded unit for $1549 with warranty.
Thank you in advance.
integrated's on my short list. I can not listen for myself.
I want to try tubes in place of the SS that I have now.
I am using JM Labs Electra 926's with an Audio Aero Prima
CD player. I would like info on the sound as well as the
quality of the units. My room is 13'x 26'(@2700 cubic feet). I listen to classic rock, rock and contemporary blues . It is 'rock' so I like it somewhat loud!
Is the Jolida mod by Underwood a significant improvement
over stock ? I can get a used stock unit for $700 and a new
modded unit for $1549 with warranty.
Thank you in advance.