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Hello Tube Amplification--Goodbye Subwoofer

I swapped out a very nice British integrated amplifier for a Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP.  After one day, I retired the less-than-year-old subwoofer.  There's no need. 

I also had to experiment with port plugs. 

The grip over the woofers and power of bass is something I have experienced in shops but never like this at home.  Now, as I would drive my old SS integrated up the decibel ladder it had great bass.  I think, though, at lower level listening the tube amp provides warmth and authority. 

Goodbye musical subwoofer.  I loved and cared for you, but the new girl does all I need.  


128x128jbhiller
tablejockey
3,771 posts
 
Congratulations on your acquisition.

I certainly enjoy my HP.  You may be surprised how  keeping your sub,and adjusting it to the lowest registers your main speakers can't produce ,add presence and pressurize the room. I won't go without a sub, even though my speakers are spec'ed down to 30hz.

Now you you can obsess over  which power tube your ears prefer along with fine tuning with the 2 innermost preamp tubes. Stock set is fine, but after the novelty wears off, audio nervosa may set in.
meerzistar
232 posts
 
Agreed x2 ^

A good subwoofer setup will always enhance what exists.

You might be jumping the gun a bit too soon, wait until the upgrade digests and then play with subs again.
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erndog
261 posts
 
Agreed.  Keep the sub
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jbhiller OP
1,361 posts
 
You all are probably right. It could enhance presence of the bottom end. I think I was just so bowled over by the new sound.  I'll check back in. 
astro58go
542 posts
 
jbhiller,

Another vote for keeping your sub. Every time I make a positive change in my system, I always have to re-examine my sub settings. Never fails to amaze! Good luck!
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