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| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... Congratulations Rebbi! Looking forward to your impressions once it's burned in. I was tempted by your blog to head down the same path but instead chose instant gratification through the purchase of a used amp. I admire your spirit and determination. | |
| recommended phono preamp for $2500? I second the Allnic H1201. I love mine and it was a substantial improvement over the JLTI which it replaced (which was quite good and an amazing value, frankly). I've also heard great things about the Herron VTHP-2. | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Charles,Very well said. That captures my experience quite well. I was actually very happy with my push pull amp, but there's a certain something with the SET amp that I'm really enjoying. It's not a major difference or anything that I could have e... | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? For anyone who is interested, I was able to spend some quality time with the new Diavolo this weekend. I had a friend and fellow audiophile over, and we A/Bd the Primaluna with the Diavolo, playing the same suite of songs (some vinyl, some SACD) t... | |
| Tubes questions Did you ever get an answer to this? Some of the professional reviews suggest that you can just pop in the 300BXL tubes. I have a used Diavolo on the way and it's coming with the 32bs but I was wondering about trying 300BXLs to compare. And how do ... | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? I ended up rolling the dice by pulling the trigger on the Diavolo. At that price it was worth a shot and if it isn't an improvement I can sell it for what I paid and reassess. The Diavolo is supposed to have enough power to easily drive any 90db s... | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Thanks, Rebbi, for adding to the dilemma with the suggestion of another amp that sounds pretty amazing from the reviews and people's experiences! :). My gut is that I would be unlikely to change to another EL34-based push-pull amp as that's what I... | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Interestingly, upon a closer review of the specs for my Primaluna Dialogue Premium amp, I'm currently running the Merlins on 12WPC as I use it exclusively in triode mode (which sounds significantly better to my ears than ultralinear), with NOS Sie... | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Ha anyone compared the Carissa to the Diavolo? I've heard great things about the Carissa but don't know much about the Diavolo. | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Thanks, Rebbi. Very interesting and intriguing story and thanks for blogging it! I'm curious to hear your impressions of the sonics once it's all done. | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? One more question, Rebbi. How did it work out with the Audio Note kit? Is it something that requires a lot of technical ability? And what is your impression of the sound? | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Thanks to everyone for all the helpful information and suggestions. I have a lot to ponder on this Christmas Eve as my journey for perfection continues. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all! | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Thanks everyone and yes, the Art Audio PX-25 amp for sale here is tempting me a bit, although I don't need an attenuator (definitely want to keep using my Allnic L-3000 preamp, which strikes me as a good fit with a PX-25 given the incredible level... | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Yes, very informative and I also appreciate the specific experience mentioned by others. In looking at various options it seems like I might be better off looking at a 300B SET amp. I'm also curious whether Bobby P. has tried his Merlins with 300B... | |
| PRIMA LUNA owners, what power tube are you using? Thanks. Very interesting, and also good to know that I wasn't completely crazy. At least not with respect to this particular shootout.I'd like to try out a Coincident amp in my system someday. I can seem to find nothing but universal praise for th... |