A 300B SET does not have enough power for the vast majority of speakers.Why would you want to severely limit your choice of speakers ?
If you are determined to use a SET then you would be much better off considering a 6C33C,211,811 or 845 based one.
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
Greeting! When I was looking for a CD transport replacement I received great info and advice here.
Now that les fil #3 is adulting, I have my own office/library/hiding place. I am exploring lower wattage integrated SET amps and higher efficiency (92+) bookshelf stand-mount speakers, with a relatively flat signal response. I listen to lots of jazz; smaller chamber music groups and Early Music; acoustic bluegrassy, folk and the like.
I'm looking for an amp that can do the following- liquid tonality with instruments; good realism and immediacy with voices; solid 3 dimensionality; sweet and airy treble; and defined decays. I want it all, lol.
I'm going to audition the following because these are names I have read about.
Elekit TU8600R, UnisonTriode 25, Sophia Electric Prodigy Dual Mono. Any others?
As far as speakers-Audio Note and Harbeth. Any others?
Budget-I'm listening and learning.
Anyone have any thoughts and recommendations?
Thanks again!
David
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For starters what are the dimensions of the new room? I have been using 300B and 2A3 DH/SET amps for the past 22 years and I disagree with the opinions of many, many, many who have posted about them in the past (including a few in this thread). This said, you have to have a plan and that starts with the size of the listening room and the SPL's desired.
DeKay |
I'm a toob noob, but will say that you can get what you are looking for with single ended pentode integrateds and stand mounts for under 10K with some searching and patience. I got my Audio Note AN-K speakers and OTO SE integrated for $8k used. It took awhile, but I'm enjoying the sonic experience now. All that you said you wanted above is what I'm hearing. Keep your eyes open and good luck. |
on amps I would recommend the following: Alan Eaton Shop | Alan Eaton Amplifier (alaneatonamplifiers.com) John Nouwens (in South Africa) JR Tube Audio (jr-tubeaudio.com) Audio Note Cobra For speakers Klipsch RP 8000F II Qualio IO (from Poland) Omega Audio regards, Manu |
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