@charles1dad I thought the LM210IA had been around for many years? Is there a newer model iteration of it that I'm not aware of?
300b INTEGRATED AMP Suggestions
This will be my first post here but I have enjoyed advice from this site for quite some time.
After living for many years with the Rogue Cronus Magnum I am interested in downsizing a bit to a smaller, more finessed system built around a 300B integrated amp. I am intrigued by what I have read about SET amps and given my small room and musical preferences I think this could be a fun switch. I have been looking at the Cary CAD-300sei amp and am leaning that direction but wanted to put this out there to see what comes back before I jump. (I like the reviews and the positivity around Line Magnetic as well, however I'd like to stay away from the 845 tubes for heat reasons) My musical preference is generally around folk, singer/songwriter, jazz etc but not limited to. My budget is around 5k new or used.
I know speakers are a huge part of this equation as well. I currently have some KEF r5 speakers that I would likely be looking to replace with something from Zu's line depending on where I end up with an amp decision.
I'd love to get any recommendations.
After living for many years with the Rogue Cronus Magnum I am interested in downsizing a bit to a smaller, more finessed system built around a 300B integrated amp. I am intrigued by what I have read about SET amps and given my small room and musical preferences I think this could be a fun switch. I have been looking at the Cary CAD-300sei amp and am leaning that direction but wanted to put this out there to see what comes back before I jump. (I like the reviews and the positivity around Line Magnetic as well, however I'd like to stay away from the 845 tubes for heat reasons) My musical preference is generally around folk, singer/songwriter, jazz etc but not limited to. My budget is around 5k new or used.
I know speakers are a huge part of this equation as well. I currently have some KEF r5 speakers that I would likely be looking to replace with something from Zu's line depending on where I end up with an amp decision.
I'd love to get any recommendations.
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Sophia's 300b integrated is well reviewed also but I've never heard it. https://sophiaelectric.com/collections/tube-amplifiers/products/pages-amp-9103 |
I agree with Charles (as usual) that high quality parts in SET is utmost. I add that the higher efficiency in speakers the BETTER (given you like that speakers character traits. I also agree with Jond (not politically🙄) 😄 his recent experience with original Cary' and custom horns undoubtedly sounded very good!! (and I wasn't there. I will never stray from SET. |
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