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Proac Tablette 10 Signature

Hi all,

I am new to the audiophile world. Just finally saved up about $5k and hope to get my first system.

I have this question.

1. I have decided on speaker that I want to buy. Proac Tablette 10 Signature. I heard many people say it should be driven by tube amp to maximize strength of a proac tablette. Is this true? If so, which brand of tube amp in the range of less than $1.5k (used one is ok)? I

2. If integrated amplifier is also ok to drive proac tablette 10 signautre, which do you recommend at about $1.5k budget?

3. Is there an integrated amp that also serve as the function of a network streaming system that plays Tidal ? If so, which is the good that that you can recommend that can drive Proac tablette?

Sorry for the newbie question. Hope to hear feedback...

Thanks,
Patrick
starystarynite
mesch
3,463 posts
 
At your budget I would go with an integrated. If you would consider used, maybe a Vincent Audio SV 236 or a Pathos Model One MK3. Both are hybrids with tube pre and SS amp, smooth sounding. 
gdnrbob
4,441 posts
 
I would either call or PM John Rutan (audioconnection),
He sells ProAc and when I visited, he ran them with Aesthetix's.
A very nice combo-And, this is coming from a Vandy guy.
As far as streaming goes, I would get a Bluesound Node with an Ayre Codex DAC and be done with it.
Bob
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roxy54
7,932 posts
 
They may like tubes, but they also like a lot of power to open up.
starystarynite OP
18 posts
 
But this only 10 ohm speaker. Too much power cause overdamp..
starystarynite OP
18 posts
 
Any comments on the following amp to drive the Harbeth P3ESR? Any recommendation? Experience to share.

- Rogue Cronos Magnum II integrated amp
- Prima luna Prologue Premium integrated amp
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