Yep, trying a few N7 tubes in the preamp, and some IC changes w/b a worthy trial towards keeping that XA25!
Considering the Parasound A23+ amplifier
As the title suggests I am thinking about the purchase of the Parasound A23+ amplifier. Just looking for thoughts from those familiar with this amplifier regarding tonal balance, soundstaging, reliability, and serviceability. I am using a Aric Audio Special 6SN7 based tube preamplifier with Tannoy Sterling speakers (91dB, 8ohm) and also have a pair of Esoteric MG10s stand mounts (87dB, 6ohms). Room volume is ~1500sq. ft. Not concerned about the power of this amplifier as I believe it would serve either speaker power wise.
As some of you might know I have recently purchased a used Pass XA25 which for my tastes I have found to be generally too lean, with excessive brightness in some passages. As I also wish to purchase a tube amplifier I am hoping the A23+ might serve my SS needs while also my budget.
Alternative recommendations accepted.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
As some of you might know I have recently purchased a used Pass XA25 which for my tastes I have found to be generally too lean, with excessive brightness in some passages. As I also wish to purchase a tube amplifier I am hoping the A23+ might serve my SS needs while also my budget.
Alternative recommendations accepted.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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@jay73 Well, in November I purchased an Aric Audio Transcend tube amplifier and have been listening to it since. Haven't spent much time with the XA25 over the summer and fall. Will be moving my system into another room shortly and will get back to the XA25 in comparison to the tube amplifier driving Tannoy Sterlings. Like the few that have compared the XA25 to a tube amplifier I may find the XA to be leaner after having experienced a tube amplifier. My goal was (is) to have both a SS and a tube amplifier to rotate.I will likely always have a pair of speakers in my stable that may not be tube friendly. As always the value of an amplifier is dependent on the speakers being driven. |
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