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| Tubed Monos for Focal Aria 948s @zyphryx"OP: "I could swap the 130W SS monos" ...------@decooney I agree with bass on the 948s. I thought Focals were a bit light on the bass by nature but not these. I'm using a Prima Luna Dialogue HP for the preamp and love the sound."zyphryx, A... | |
| Tubed Monos for Focal Aria 948s +2 for Quicksilver Mono 120s. Got some too. Love them :) Also, I helped my sister to acquire Focal 948s and for her we chose a simple 100w Peachtree integrated (with tube input) for her family room. Goes plenty loud, and I’m certain QS Mono 120s w... | |
| Quicksilver amp owners @tonydennisonI too have midmonos. I have been using KT66 GL for 2 years. Thinking of using KT88’s....how did they turn out down the road? I used KT88 in some minimites and they sounded terrible so I am a bit hesitant also now I am using a solid st... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? ....@tvadPass Labs also makes an excellent integrated amp, the INT-60, for around $5200 used/demo (but IMO, the XA-30.8 is where it’s at).Agree with tvad on these two. While these are above @hilde45s stated budget, I messaged him the same kind of ... | |
| Disappointing On Mcintosh......help Off topic a bit, speaking of shrinking hobby, one trend I've paid attention to is the kids with portable devices with headphones resurrected headphones a bit and then they wanted better separate/amps for their headphones, then they started dabbli... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? @hilde45 "I do like the tight, punch, crispness of solid state". One other angle to throw at ya...MA252. It’s possible a hybrid tube/solid state integrated amplifier could ALSO be right up your alley vs. separates. It helps with other savings to... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? @hilde45, Sent you a message. If I were in your shoes, you might want to decide first if you want a solid state or tube back end amplifier. There are not too many really good SS amps that "sort of, partially" emulate tube sound, many have tried, ... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? @hilde45..."Next step would be to continue the idea that a tube/solid state mix is worth a listen. ...Waiting on my Salk Wow1’s."------------------------------------Salk Wow1 speakers? The mini monitor 84db 8ohm 48hz speakers, those?On the first f... | |
| Amp suggestion for my Audio Note Es @glrtrgi OP: Where did you go? Keeping those Mid Monos or, maybe not :) ??Offer:Yes, hehehe go for the Pass Firstwatt F7, or Atmasphere, or Macintosh or AN amps as others have suggested. Then when you put those Quicksilver Mid Monos up for sale le... | |
| Disappointing On Mcintosh......help It's possible our taste in what we like to hear changes with time too. Less detail and more musical midrange with full body sound is what I prefer too. While I'm not a Parasound or Macintosh owner both offer great options. Good source and proper... | |
| Power Amp To Go With Cary SLP98P Preamp @dylanfan 12-08-2019 5:54pmI like the Dialogue 5 fine. Have some Gold Lion KT77s I have not tried yet. I like the Primaluna KT88s pretty well actually. Just got an itch to get a matching power amp to my new Cary Preamp.dylanfan, How did the KT77s ... | |
| Amp suggestion for my Audio Note Es @yogiboy 02-01-2020 3:53pmIf you are looking for a different flavor you should first try I different tube type. Are you using EL34s with the Mid-Monos? If you are then you should try a KT88!EXACTLY. Gold Lyon KT88s, or PSVANE CV181s, next and ther... | |
| Questions on KT150 tubes @mozartfan02-02-2020 2:22pmJust googled ~~KT150 Review~~ and brought me here, read through the posts. Only confirms what i figured out on my own reserach independent of the comments/experiences posted here.I listened to the YT vids of the few 150’... | |
| Disappointing On Mcintosh......help @cydrone 3 Months ago I went to NYC and stopped by the WOM and auditioned several MCintosh gear...........and left a bit disappointed or not impressed...then I told myself " lets give a second shot" and went today to a HIFI store and again Good ro... | |
| My personal amp shootout on Vandersteen Quatros @bigboltz02-03-2020 11:07pmDecooney, getting better every day. Underrated amps, right?Yes, underrated for sure. Misunderstood, maybe. Marketing, none. The first 100 hours I was uncertain. After 200 hours and the right input tubes, the amps are... |