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Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps

Has anybody heard them with Druid V speakers? Do you think they will have enough power? I listen to mostly jazz, but also blues, rock, and classical. My listening levels are around 75 to 95db.
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joeinid
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Tswisla,

Thank you for your response. I have a Luxman MQ300 with Takatsuki 300b and it’s wonderful. A friend has a pair of Frankenstein mk III and loves them. He’s thinking about trying different tubes. So far the Acme are getting great reviews.

Partsconnexion in Canada is selling Takatsuki for around $1500.



tswisla
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I can’t say enough positive things about the Franks. Simply amazing. Thank you for the tip.
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charles1dad
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Hi tswisla,
Has the sound of your Frankensteins and Zu Soul Supremes evolved as you've acquired more burn-in/playing time?
Charles 
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cal3713
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I tried the acmes and the eml-xls. I liked the former until I replaced the capacitors on my tweeters, then went back to the emls. Found the acmes a bit "rounder", or smoother, but lost detail and soundstaging. Thought the emls were more extended with better bass, clearer highs and better imaging.
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charles1dad
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I agree with cal's assessment. I believe that Psvane is aiming to replicate what might be called the traditional/classic Western Electric character which is highly sought after  by  many.


Some would describe the EML sound as 'modern'/extended (less soft). I believe there is much merit to that but I do find the EML XLS to be also very engaging and maintains  an organic character (at least In my system anyway). My Takasukis were very organic and also had excellent extension at the frequency ends.

Charles

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