Hello,
I recently acquired a refurb'd pair of SE 100 Delux amps directly from Mr Poon. I run a VTL 2.5 tube preamp, powering QUAD 22l2 speakers. The Monarchy amps replaced a Sonic Frontiers Power2. Highs are more extended, bass is more controlled, mids are very smooth, lots of detail. Sound does not seem quite as 3 dimensional, lush as before though. Overall very happy I made the move. Plus, I no longer have amplifer/furnace cooking me out of the room during summer months. Monarchy amps run fairly cool even though they are Class A, at least on my speakers. Strongly recommended escpecially considering I paid $980 plus SH.
Enjoy!!!!
I recently acquired a refurb'd pair of SE 100 Delux amps directly from Mr Poon. I run a VTL 2.5 tube preamp, powering QUAD 22l2 speakers. The Monarchy amps replaced a Sonic Frontiers Power2. Highs are more extended, bass is more controlled, mids are very smooth, lots of detail. Sound does not seem quite as 3 dimensional, lush as before though. Overall very happy I made the move. Plus, I no longer have amplifer/furnace cooking me out of the room during summer months. Monarchy amps run fairly cool even though they are Class A, at least on my speakers. Strongly recommended escpecially considering I paid $980 plus SH.
Enjoy!!!!