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Solid state to tube

I have been a solid state guy since my start in this hobby. Over the years I have built a few systems and have used mainly older YBA seperates pre and power for my front end.

I also have a pair of musetex MT101 mono blocks from Meitner audio which I use as well.

My speakers are reference 3a lintegre

I am thinking of moving to a all tube system 

. However I have little experience

I have looked at Quick Silver and a small boutique builder called Will Vincent. Have not heard anything yet. I thought I might inquire here first for any suggestions from tube savvy members

ecpninja
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jerryg123
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Get a big kick out these comments “ without the maintenance and hassle of the power tubes”.

What maintenance? Occasional biasing….

We’ll if that is a hassle then get a hybrid  integrated like Pathos, Rogue, Unison Research. 

tuberist
951 posts
 

To me the only negative I experienced with tubed power amps was manually biasing. Lots of manufacturers now offer auto biasing and bad tube warning lights. I never had my room heat up noticeably because I had tubed gear. 

 

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jerryg123
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Yep. ✌️

knotscott
921 posts
 

My SS to tube transition started 30 years ago.  Once I got a taste for that incredible transparency I’ve never gone back. Tube rolling adds another whole element to the equation. 

Both Quicksilver and Will Vincent are known for good sounding tube gear. I’d add the VTA gear from Tubes4Hifi to the list....really excellent stuff that’s fairly affordable.

Enjoy your journey!

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dekay
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What model are your 3A's (isn't Lintegre a YBA model)?

Also, how large is the listening room?

Wondering if lower powered DH/SET, SET, Parallel SE, OTA or PP amps are an option.

 

DeKay

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