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New Coincident Frankenstein 300B Stereo Version

Coincident has a new stereo version of the Frankenstein. I currently use Coincident Super Victory IIIs speakers driven by Pass Labs XA30.8. My preamp is EAR Yoshino 868PL.

Logic tells me the Frankenstein Stereo would be a steller match with my speakers. I have never had SET amps in my setup before.

Just wondering if I will be going the SET route, would I lose bass?

Love the Pass XA30.8 but curious about what people call "SET magic".

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

sim_audio_nerd
peter_s
1,348 posts
 

I recommend that you contact the manufacturer, Israel, and see if he will let you audition the amplifier. He might even be willing to pay a small fee and shipping for the opportunity. You will never otherwise know.  

sim_audio_nerd OP
65 posts
 

I actually live in the same city as Israel. I wanted to audition but he told me it's not possible.

tuberist
951 posts
 

Sim,

As you know, you will get a significantly different sonic presentation with the amp you are considering over the amp you are now using. My experience with SET was mixed, BUT the mid range was glorious. Tones sounded lifelike and spatial qualities  were most satisfying. I don’t think you will lose bass but you should get a much different sound. I am not familiar with the amp you are considering and perhaps an audiophile near you might be able to let you listen to his 300B rig.

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