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Wanting to try a tube amp.

Looking at  an ARC Ref 110 to go with my Ls28se. Used is fine with me want to keep it under 4k. I only stream thru a node 2i and Audio Mirror iii se. Speakers are GE Triton Refs. Any other thoughts for me? Room is 14 wide 24 deep 8 high. Listen to mainly Pink Floyd, ELP,  and rock in general. Don't play loud, about 75db. I'm already deaf and have a pretty decent noise floor in my head to compete with. Thanks.
128x128knighttodd
docknow
313 posts
 
I had a REF110 with a LS17se.  I was a great pairing and would be even better with a LS28se and give you a good taste of how great ARC tube amplification can be.  My REF110, purchased used, had been outfitted with KT120 tubes (it can not drive KT150s), and sounded great.  Highly recommended.
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mid-fi-crisis
71 posts
 
Knighttodd I have a primaluna Evo 400. It's my first tube amp.
I'm driving either magnepan .7's or IMF RSPM MK IV. (been swapping back and forth). 
I think it's a great amp. Lots of tube choices and auto bias etc etc. Sweet sounding that's for sure.
jundaku
27 posts
 
The PL Evo 400 is a wonderful amp. I’ve heard it a few times and it’s extremely impressive. It’s also a real bargain for the price. I wouldn’t think twice about getting one if I didn’t already have McIntosh gear. Speaking of which, I have the MC275 which is just excellent and you can get a used one in the 4s. It’s a lot of power for a tube, but the downside is that you’re limited to just KT88s unlike the PL Evo 400. 
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jond
5,852 posts
 
+1 on Atmasphere my buddy drives a pair of Devore 88's with an S-30 and loves it.
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