The Allnic is a great sounding amp. I actually had it before the LS II so I had it paired with the CW IV, which sounded great also. I replaced a Don Sachs pre/Aric Audio amp with the Allnic.
Anyone pairing Cornwall IVs with solid state amplification to good results?
Because I have an obsessive need to try out all sorts of gear, I paired my Cornwall IVs with a nice Marantz PM KI Ruby integrated. What surprised me was I actually liked a Class D design at a "reasonable price" and the resulting sound is more than livable. It's a great pairing.
There's little chance I sell off my tube museum of gear and valves, but this experiment was a pleasant surprise. I have now tried them with push pull EL 34, KT88/KT120, KT150, 300 B, and Class A solid state, and Class D solid state.
Any of you out there in hifi land using a solid state amplifier with Cornwall IVs or a horn loaded speaker to great effect? I am appreciative to hear your experience.
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Great responses. @coachpoconnor , the Pass XA25 needs to be in the system at some point. I have a black Blusound Node 2i that I only used for about 6 months before I built a Roon NUC Rock endpoint. I don't have the box. PM me if you want to buy it. It's just sitting here. PS I have Blusound devices throughout the house--just not in my music room anymore. @ozzy62 , I remember you had a Don Sachs. That Allnic is beautiful. Do you feel you're off the upgrade carousel? I would think it will be difficult for you to do much better. @mijostyn , your built in is super impressive. I am envious Sir! You should be very proud. @tweak, I would try that GaN amp. I may sell some stuff to finance trying one. @bjesien , I really respect what they aim to do on ASR. I tried a couple of their top rated DACs (I think one was Topping and the other I know was SML or something). Both sounded crystal clear and super for the money. But, neither sounds as good as my Doge Tube DAC or Marantz Ruby SACD/DAC when streaming. The sound was not 3D, the soundstage was like a letter box. Everything sounded clean and clear but it was jammed in to a letterbox size soundstage. 20 years ago those DACs would be amazing. Today, I think they are B+/A-, which is awesome for the money. But they are evangelistic in their commitment to them on ASR. To each, his/her own.
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Jbhiller- In another 30 days, I'll reinstall the Pass XA-25 and make a final evaluation, but as I feel right now, the sound of the SIT-3 is more "tubey", and definitely my favorite. The First Watt F-8 would be another outstanding choice. As to the Bluesound Node 2i, I was meaning to say, it's on the way out. The weakest link in my system. My Bluesound 2i might make its way upstairs or the Golf Course Pro Shop. |
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