Tube amp Questions


Hi everyone

The questions are… What tube amp setup would you reccommend to incorporate into this configuration?

What do you look for in a good Tube Amp?

I like the HK 990. However I would like to move to the Tube end of things and experience that sound.

I know I will need to audition a few to see what sound I prefer. I just figured with all the knowlegde and experience on this forum a couple of you could suggest some give a listen to.

Looking at around a $3000 limit.

My current system is…

Harman Kardon HK990 intergrated

Revel F52 speakers

SVS PB12 NSD Sub

VPI Aries Scout with an Ortofon 2m Bronze mm cart

Herron VTPH 1mm phono preamp

Oppo 105D 

Belden BJC LC-1 interconnects

12 gauge, 87 strand, oxygen free copper speaker cables

The SVS Sub and VPI are nicely isolated. 

I'm going to upgrade the sub to a SVS SB13 Ultra. 

Thanks for taking some time out of your day to respond.

Peace,

Mark




meambler
Specs I saw said 87.5db sensitivity.  Not great, but not too bad.  I would check out PrimaLuna offerings for great price:performance.
I like my speakers so they aren't going anywhere anytime soon. 

With the right amount of power they sound great. So I guess that is an important component of any Amp or Intergrated that would be on my list.
 
The Hk990 is 150w/ch into 8 Ohms. 

I like the hybrid design of the Rogue Pharaoh and will read more about it and see if I can find a dealer close by.  I'll also look into the PrimaLuna's.

Thanks for all the info and quick replies.



theothergreg
101 posts
09-09-2016 1:05am
Specs I saw said 87.5db sensitivity.
theothergreg, you might want to read my post (above/before yours) in this thread. I believe the stated spec of 87.5dB is not totally correct....