Which one to choose between two 80K$ tube amps?
@fuzztone @ lancelock I consider getting Zotl Z10e reference 10-watt electrostatic headphone amp for my Stax 009s headphone next year. |
@shkong78 You're best off choosing the most transparent amp you can afford -- otherwise you're not benefiting from that plasma tweeter. In my listening room, 48 Watts SET is enough to drive my Lansche speaker ( oficial eff 99db/w, but I guess 95db/w)Interesting. The Lansche I heard (a 3-way with 3 front firing drivers) began to sing only after we connected +60W class A (SS) to it. If you're getting away with a 45W tube, I'd say stick with it! Otherwise, you need to search for amps that give you both power and transparency, i.e a major investment in money & time; at this level, we can offer only "possibilities" IMO. To return to your original choices, I haven't heard the big Berning; the big Jadis, however, are not it (outstanding though they may be). Regards |
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Hi, in 10 years (or 2) the Alfa will be on jack stands waiting for parts. the amps will still be playing. expensive/exceptional amplifiers are not a priority for all. it’s why we have automobile forums too.....where no one is whineing about how their Vega or Corrolla is ’good enough’ compared to their Porsche. being in the car business my whole life i do appreciate that. i did own a 16’ 911 CS2 for a couple of years. but a trophy car, driven 15 days a year, was much less enjoyable than my audio system which i listen to 30 hours a week (4-5 hours a day). you can and do 'live' with your hifi--music as much as you like. and it can be a constant companion. what hobby can be like that and life long too? |
