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Hegel or Pathos?

Hey all,

Another subjective question here, but even tho I'm perfectly happy with my Pathos Classic Mk 3, I'm wondering whether I should return to a Hegel, specifically a Hegel 160 or 360? 

Both have balanced inputs, which is a must for me. The Hegel it's more powerful, and I feel like my Spatials could do with more wattage. The Pathos delivers 140 watts into 4 ohms, and my LFD SE phono stage offers ample gain.

Could anyone with experience in both of these (admittedly a tall order) offer any advice? I had the Hegel 160 and I really can't remember why I got rid of it, though I know it was for the pathos.

Many thanks.
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dill
2,525 posts
 
May I suggest you try these in your MKIII, excellent sounding and reasonably priced.

https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/preamp-tubes/products/matsushita-national-pcc88-7dj8?variant=21830008005
mesch
3,481 posts
 
Dill, I suspect that this tube would also work with the classic MK II which I still own.

I wonder how the Pathos Logos would compare to a pair of Classic IIIs used as Monoblocks?
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steve59
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I think they're different tools for different jobs. I wouldn't want the pathos for my VA speakers, but with the persona's they make an excellent match.
rockeymarkb
15 posts
 
I agree with steve59, it appears Hegel is an excellent choice for my KEFs but the Pathos would be a poor fit with them.
stereodynamics
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I own a Classic MK3. I used to own a HEGEL . I problem with HEGEL is low volume listening. Too much damping on the woofer. No bass heard at low level. Also the amp is a little dry sounding.
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