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Polk L100s - tube integrated recommendation

 

I have the L100s and very much enjoy them with SS. After 30years of SS I want to try tubes and of my 4 speakers sets I want to try the L100s with tubes.

Ken (Stereophile reviewer) wrote about how well the Cary SLI80HS works with the L100s, however, since this will be my entry into tubes I want to try something a little more affordable (<$3000 new). Can anyone suggest FROM EXPERIENCE a tube integrated that work well? Thanks.

lmartinez_02170
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yogiboy
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If you can stretch your budget a bit more this Rogue Cronus Magnum all tube( not hybrid ) would be a good choice!

Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III Integrated Amplifier | Audio Advisor

 

 

secretguy
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I second the Cronus.  If you buy used you can get well under budget.

lmartinez_02170 OP
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Yogiboy and secretguy, thanks for the  Cronus Magnum III suggestion! Can either of you comment on whether you have this combo or have some experience with either that leads to the CM III as a good partner. I know a lot of this is personal preference in music playback but some personal experience from others would be a great contribution in my decision. Thanks again. Especially for your time.

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yogiboy
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I don’t have that combo. A friend used the Rogue with bookshelf Harbeths and it sounded real nice. BTW, if you want an all tube integrated I doubt you would go wrong with the Rogue!!

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stereo5
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I had the Cronus Magnum 1 integrated and did not like the presentation with the supplied KT120 tubes.  There always seemed to be a little almost inaudible hash to the sound I did not like.

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