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What amp are you using with your Gallo 3.1's?

I bought a pair of Gallo 3.1's in September. I am currently using a Response Audio Platinum modified Jolida 502b with KT88/98 tubes, 60 watts per channel. Input tubes are vintage Tungsol and Valvo. I am, for the most part (audionervosa) satisfied with the sound. Timing, rythm, and pace is good, the sound is happy, toe tapping fun. Very musical. I had a Mcintosh 6900 for a cpl of months 200 watts with autoformers. I was dissapointed that there seemed to be no synergy with these two components. The sound was rolled off, flat, and lifeless in my system, in my house. YMMV

I am just curious what other Gallo owners have tried, what worked well, what didn't, and what you are using now.
leatherneck1812
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mapman
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"Could it be that their seperates are that much better than the integrateds?"

I suspect at least some of the Mc integrateds are not as high current and less able to handle complex loads well.

I remember looking at several Mc integrated models for my OHMs and vetoing them for this reason.
leatherneck1812 OP
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Thanks for the input guys.

Goatwuss,

I too was surprised that the Mac wasn't a good match with the Gallo's. As far as high current amps are concerned, at low volumes does it have much impact on the music? I don't have any idea but it seems like it would only become appearant as you turned up the volume and started to tap into the power reserves.

I am anxious to hear what you think of the Wyred 4 sound amps. I have been thinking about trying one myself.
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mapman
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"As far as high current amps are concerned, at low volumes does it have much impact on the music?"

Yes, that is exactly where it matters most.

"I am anxious to hear what you think of the Wyred 4 sound amps. I have been thinking about trying one myself."

I have heard good things and it is high on my list of high value, high power, high current amps.
tjnindc
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I auditioned a pair today. I am pleased to see that Dopogue has had some decent luck with a moderately powered tube amp and the Gallos. I currently run a PrimaLuna Prologue 3 & 5 and was a bit worried. I think I'd likely go down the route of the SA amp as well.
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Dopogue,

Do you have the option to use either 4 or 8 ohm taps on that unit? and if so which do you use?
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