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It is possible to buy all top rated gear and not get the emotional connection. What I have found over the years is the lower power quality Triode Amplifiers do this well!
The REF210 is based upon a push-pull, fully balanced vacuum-tube circuit running in partial cathode coupling mode, utilizing three matched pairs of 6550C output tubes. The REF210 uses two 6550C driver tubes, each controlling three output tubes operating in unison. The input stage uses direct-coupled JFETs, followed by a 6N1P vacuum-tube amplifying stage.
The REF210 is well built and great sounding - but in all that circuitry the signal is affected. Most people do not get a chance to compare due to the direction of the dealer - which basically means you either carry this type or that type. Once in the store - most people by habit just look for what sounds best in that store.
Anyway, long story short - try a SET Amplifier with the right Loudspeakers. And yes, you will need a great Preamplifier. Here is a great store for SET Amplification and a great website to sip tea and read to learn.
http://dejavuaudio.com/ >> Store
http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Frankenstein.html#Four >> Read and Learn
It is possible to buy all top rated gear and not get the emotional connection. What I have found over the years is the lower power quality Triode Amplifiers do this well!
The REF210 is based upon a push-pull, fully balanced vacuum-tube circuit running in partial cathode coupling mode, utilizing three matched pairs of 6550C output tubes. The REF210 uses two 6550C driver tubes, each controlling three output tubes operating in unison. The input stage uses direct-coupled JFETs, followed by a 6N1P vacuum-tube amplifying stage.
The REF210 is well built and great sounding - but in all that circuitry the signal is affected. Most people do not get a chance to compare due to the direction of the dealer - which basically means you either carry this type or that type. Once in the store - most people by habit just look for what sounds best in that store.
Anyway, long story short - try a SET Amplifier with the right Loudspeakers. And yes, you will need a great Preamplifier. Here is a great store for SET Amplification and a great website to sip tea and read to learn.
http://dejavuaudio.com/ >> Store
http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Frankenstein.html#Four >> Read and Learn