I'm using a $1000 Decware Zen Triode int. as an amp 2.3 watts...w/ Audio-gd tubed preamp. with Klipsch Heresy IV and Teckton Pendragons. Plenty of power and window breaking volume. Smoooooth and airy. Chinese tube amps are a great value for the $. I have an 8 watt int.w/ Gold Lion KT-88's from Boiurang $675 .georgeous sound. That's all you need.
Best value Set amp for under $1500 used is ok.
Looking to power some large horn speakers and replace my SS Audio Research upgraded LS10 power amp because it needs service and I am not ready to service this unit for a variety of reasons not worth discussing here.
Specs for the Viking Acoustics L’Instrument speakers
are:
Sensitivity: 98 db
Time Alignment: Drivers time-aligned mechanically and electrically.
Bandwidth: 18Hz - 19,000 (18Hz - 50kHz with optional super tweeter)
I have tried 845/805/KT88/120 in non set builds. I’d like to try a 300B or similar set design for these without burning the budget. I’m based in Australia and prefer to use 240V capable amps.
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Here's something else to look at. It's a 1 watt preamp/headphone amp/speaker amp that could also be used as a preamp with your ARC. International voltage with the stock power supply and within budget I've read about it (online reviews) being used with higher efficiency speakers, but I don't know how they would compare to yours. This said, I owned an Audion Silver Night DH/SET 300B amp years ago and it was perhaps the most fun I've had in this hobby. I now use inexpensive (kit) DH/SET 2A3 mono blocks to power vintage wide band single drivers.
DeKay |
G'day @charles1dad I have the 6Ohm version Horns. Placed order for this unit as a trial... BOYUURANGE A50 MKIII 300B SINGLE-END CLASS A TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REISONG I notice this is Mark III so will be interested to see developments. Also saved 10% plus 6% discount on this unit... |
@johnread57 Well, congratulations on acquiring this amplifier. I’ll admit that I’m unfamiliar with this brand. It’s certainly affordable and that is nice. I hope that at its price point it utilizes decent/reasonable quality transformers (Particularly output) and power supply. Two important factors for amplifiers and especially SET amps. I am very interested in your listening impressions and how well it pairs with your speakers (Which on paper is a very good one). This should be an exciting and informative endeavor for you. Charles |
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