What sets the Music Reference RM-200 apart from (as far as I know) all other tube amps is that it's power output does not decrease with speaker impedance---it puts out 100 watts at both 8 ohms and 4 ohms. It also has a low (for a tube amp) output impedance, a good thing with loudspeakers (such as your Thiel's) having a varying impedance. The original version of the RM-200 goes for around $2000 used, the Mk.2 for around $3000. Reviews of both (by Michael Fremer) available on the Stereophile website.
Recommendation for higher power tube amp
AudiogoNers - I am interested in trying more tube power with my Thiel CS2.3s, which are hard to drive (~3 ohm load over 100Hz), budget is ~$3000-3500, used is fine as long as reliability is not a big risk, what would you recommend?
Currently running a BAT VK-55 and love the sound of tubes with these speakers, first thought was to get a second VK-55 and run them in mono, but realizing there are several other potential contenders in this price range, including Sonic Frontiers Power 2, Music Reference RM-200, a few VTL models, Antique Sound Labs Hurricane, Jolida Fusion, Manley Snappers, and more ARCs then you can shake a stick at, I thought I'd post the question.
Currently running a BAT VK-55 and love the sound of tubes with these speakers, first thought was to get a second VK-55 and run them in mono, but realizing there are several other potential contenders in this price range, including Sonic Frontiers Power 2, Music Reference RM-200, a few VTL models, Antique Sound Labs Hurricane, Jolida Fusion, Manley Snappers, and more ARCs then you can shake a stick at, I thought I'd post the question.
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If your up to putting together a kit (you can buy them already assembled if you pay extra) look at the VTA-125. 125 watt monoblock tube amplifiers from Bob Latino. I have these and they sound wonderful. Here is a link: http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#M125 |
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