I too own a RLC-1. It's a piece I have left over from when I first got started. It is not bad as far as transparency goes, for it's price. Beware, power outages reset all your settings (i.e. tone, volume, balance).
Sumo/Chase RLC-1 vs Golden Tube SI-50mk2
Hi guys, I am putting together a very entry level audio system based around a pair of Von Schweikert VR-4 Gen 3 (89db sensitivity) speakers.
I went ahead and splurgged on the speakers since I believe they are the most important piece of equipment in the chain. But thats another thread altogether.
My dilemma is this, I have this slightly modified Sumo Polaris mkI amplifier (Solid State, 100wpc) and Chase Remote Control Preamp combo coming via UPS in a week or so, but I also have a Golden Tube SI-50mkII (Tubes, 50 wpc) integrated amplifier coming via UPS in the next week as well.
I know the VR-4's would like the extra power of the Sumo, however I have wanted to stay with tubes since over the last few years my ear has grown to love that super midrange bloom, and smooth top end that only a tube could provide. However I have not totally shunned Solid State products, I happen to think of the Bryson and Aragon equipment very highly and they sound great.
I purchased the Sumo because of reports that it has a tube like sound quality. I purchased the RLC-1 because it has a remote control, was inexpensive, brand new, and is relatively transparent.
As you can see I have a tremedously small budget, so I cant go out and buy that Sim Audio I-5 that everyone talks about. However I can spend up to about $1000, if someone has a better suggestion of equipment under that price point.
How do you think the Jolida JD-1000 with El-34 tubes putting out a 100 wpc fairs against any of the above mentioned products?
Thanks for all the input.
Intelonetwo
I went ahead and splurgged on the speakers since I believe they are the most important piece of equipment in the chain. But thats another thread altogether.
My dilemma is this, I have this slightly modified Sumo Polaris mkI amplifier (Solid State, 100wpc) and Chase Remote Control Preamp combo coming via UPS in a week or so, but I also have a Golden Tube SI-50mkII (Tubes, 50 wpc) integrated amplifier coming via UPS in the next week as well.
I know the VR-4's would like the extra power of the Sumo, however I have wanted to stay with tubes since over the last few years my ear has grown to love that super midrange bloom, and smooth top end that only a tube could provide. However I have not totally shunned Solid State products, I happen to think of the Bryson and Aragon equipment very highly and they sound great.
I purchased the Sumo because of reports that it has a tube like sound quality. I purchased the RLC-1 because it has a remote control, was inexpensive, brand new, and is relatively transparent.
As you can see I have a tremedously small budget, so I cant go out and buy that Sim Audio I-5 that everyone talks about. However I can spend up to about $1000, if someone has a better suggestion of equipment under that price point.
How do you think the Jolida JD-1000 with El-34 tubes putting out a 100 wpc fairs against any of the above mentioned products?
Thanks for all the input.
Intelonetwo