Hungaray = Hungary
Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i vs LTA Z40+ Integrated
I need help deciding between the Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i and the LTA Z40+ Integrated Amp. Both seem to be great but I can get the Hungarian for 1k cheaper. I will be using them strictly for music. I plan on powering a pair of Focal Aria 936 K2's and a sealed sub, maybe two. Like everyone else here, I am looking for the best sound quality possible. Thanks
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@bluethinker Im still waiting on the private message. I need all the advice I can get. I can get the Audio Hungary A50i for 1k cheaper. |
I run the LTA Z40+ with the NOS Mullard EL34's and it is a stellar integrated, but it is not "warming", to echo the other comments vis-a-vis Raven amp. It is superior for musical information, more lifelike transients, and a wonderful "lit from within" sound, but it certainly won't work if your speakers need warming, like a more traditional tube sounding amp might bring. If your speakers are a little warm themselves, it can bring magic that the traditional tube sounding amps cannot due to OPT's. My Stenheim Alumine 2 SE's are very neutral speakers with perhaps a hint of warmth, and that matches well for me with this amp. |
@jbrrp1 Thank you for the input. The Focal 936 K2s are neutral from what I've heard from other reviewers. They will be shipped to my door this coming Tuesday. I would be buying any of these amps blindly so its a tough call. But for reference I am currently using the Arcam SA20 Integrated Amp. Its been good to me these past 4 years but want to take my listening experience to another level and plan on making this next amp my "Endgame Amp". Since the Focals are known for being a little bright on the top end maybe the Audio Hungary Qualiton A50i might be the best choice because its an all tube class A Amp! What are your thoughts? Thank you |
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