@mofojo what didnt you like about the Sphynx?
Looking for a warm sounding amp or integrated with a torodial transformer
Looking for recommendations for a warm sounding integrated amplifier or power amplifier tube or solid state with a torodial transformer power supply. I have multiple chemical sensitivities and the materials used in the rectangular transformers affect me, I'm fine with toroidal transformers. I've been looking at BAT, Modwright, and Pass Labs. Any other ideas? I have a Rogue audio sphinx but would like a bit more warmth.
Thanks in advance!
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I recommend Audio Research integrated or separates (alternatively: CJ, VAC, Cary… reluctantly Rogue). They are highly detailed, warm, natural, with midrange bloom with great dynamics. The new ARC i50 costs $5K… a outstanding deal. Over the last fifty years after hearing my first ARC component, I slowly (read: finance permitted) purchased one after another, to now happily own all ARC components that give me the most natural, musical, compelling system I have ever heard. The very opposite of disappointing. Three hours per day, and have to pull myself away. |
@dafox the Sphinx had a smooth midrange but not very dynamic in my system and bass was not good. This was with some GE Triton 1s at the time. The bass was not even very good with the 1000w amp for the speakers. When I hooked the Odyssey up bass went up major notches and everything sounded much bigger, more musical and detailed. Even though it was self powered they take on the properties of what they are being fed. maybe with other speakers or would have been better . Dunno |
@dafox if you want to try some different cables before changing equipment check out Triode Wire Labs.Their cables are designed to take the edge off of "digititus" without losing detail. They have a generous return policy if they don't work out for you. One of their pcs and a pair of ics might be just the thing.I'm not affiliated:-) |
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