The room is about 20 x 15 and 8 ft ceilings. I intend to do room treatments. The room will be tuned as well.
Tube amp mono block recomendations
Hello,
I am looking for recommendations up to $5000.00 mostly on the used market. My listening is moderate volume, Blues, 70’s rock, some Mainstream Jazz.
I like a little forward brighter sound due to some hearing loss in the Mid frequencies.
My system is currently:
Audio Note M3 Line pre tube
Audio Note 3.1 DAC tube
Linn LP12 with AN / Rega arm
Fisher sa16 amp tube.
Speakers:
Audio Note AN K spe
Snell type E
Tannoy MG’s
My tendency is to go with Audio Note to complete the synergy but would like recommendations for something else. I am not very experienced with the sound characteristics of various Tube amps.
Thanks
I am looking for recommendations up to $5000.00 mostly on the used market. My listening is moderate volume, Blues, 70’s rock, some Mainstream Jazz.
I like a little forward brighter sound due to some hearing loss in the Mid frequencies.
My system is currently:
Audio Note M3 Line pre tube
Audio Note 3.1 DAC tube
Linn LP12 with AN / Rega arm
Fisher sa16 amp tube.
Speakers:
Audio Note AN K spe
Snell type E
Tannoy MG’s
My tendency is to go with Audio Note to complete the synergy but would like recommendations for something else. I am not very experienced with the sound characteristics of various Tube amps.
Thanks
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A used Atma S30 is 30wpc, which should be good for the Snell and Audio Note ( I can't find any specs on the Tannoy), and should be in your budget. To be honest, a room that large would benefit having a high powered amp-I always err on the overkill side as I hate pushing a small amp too hard. If I recall correctly, Atma Sphere offers kits, though that might have changed. Bob |
Update... I have purchased a set of UK Audio Note P4 Mono blocks and upgraded my M3 preamp with the M6 model. They were local which was a nice bonus. I have since sold my ANK’s and put the Tannoy MG’s on the first line. The MG’s are 92.5 db by the way. The P4’s are 300b’s and 18 watts p/chan. It all sounds wonderful. Thanks to all who contributed to the thread. Cheers |
What's wrong with these? https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9iejh-audio-note-kits-interstage-monoblock-pse-300b-tube Or a pair of Manley Snappers. Good luck. |
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