I had a pair of the newer i versions. Great speakers. But I sold them. I wanted speakers that could be run with my Quicksilver 300b amplifiers, which have very hefty transformers, and this was not the case. In a 12x14 room I got plenty of bass, but also lots of clipping when played at higher listening volumes. That was unacceptable to me. I think they pair very well with 300b amplifiers, but I'd get something with 2 300b's in parallel, like the Cary. 8 wpc is not enough if you like volumes loud enough to engulf you, in my experience.
Tube amp for Reference 3A - SET or push-pull?
Just now diving into the world of vinyl and tubes. I have just purchased a turntable and am now looking to purchase speakers and a tube amp. I've pretty much settled on the Reference 3A MM de capos after hearing them for an audition.
I don't listen to much jazz or classical, mostly alt-rock (new order, love rockets, david bowie) and downtempo electronica (Tosca, Thievery Corp).
I know next to nothing about tube amps but I am planning on getting an integrated and spending about $1500 - $2500.
I like the idea of a Triode but I am wondering if push-pull with higher power is better for dynamics on this type of music? I barely understand the difference other than I read the Triode amps don't put out many watts on the dollar.
Thanks in advance.
Also, where can I find a primer/FAQ on hifi tube amps?
I don't listen to much jazz or classical, mostly alt-rock (new order, love rockets, david bowie) and downtempo electronica (Tosca, Thievery Corp).
I know next to nothing about tube amps but I am planning on getting an integrated and spending about $1500 - $2500.
I like the idea of a Triode but I am wondering if push-pull with higher power is better for dynamics on this type of music? I barely understand the difference other than I read the Triode amps don't put out many watts on the dollar.
Thanks in advance.
Also, where can I find a primer/FAQ on hifi tube amps?
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