tubes or SS?


I'm in the market for a new amp and cd player. 2-channel music is where I have been focusing my research lately, but I don't want to to compromise my HT either. Seperate systems is not an option.

I'm wondering how tube amps (pre or intgrated) work in HT?

I like the tube sound, but wonder if I can get it for music by adding a tube cd player thru a SS amp?

Anyone know how the hybrid amps like the Jolida work in HT?

My speakers are Soliloquy 5.3, with the center and surrounds following soon.

I have a Yamaha RXV-995 receiver (100x5 DD,DTS) right now.
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Showing 1 response by dekay

If you are less serious about the HT than the two channel you could use Gallo Micros for the additional HT speakers, or all of them for that matter. They are round balls (the size of an orange) which come in various colors and which can be wall mounted with the supplied brackets. They are pretty much invisible as far as the decor goes and I feel that they are fine for HT. They also make both passive and powered subs which are very small. If your HT receiver has enough clean power NHT Super Zero's might be another option. They are also small, wall mountable and available in white (if the walls are such).