BTW, Ralph Karsten at Atma-Sphere has written extensively about this subject on the Forum, I’ve found his input really helpful. Definitely read!
Will a tube amp work well on Revel f208?
Hi,
Two different stereo store salesmen both told me to use a tube integrated amp (primaluna evo 400, or Ayon V) on my Revel f208. I live in an apartment, so I rarely listen at concert levels (rock,pop,80's,modern music,etc) , But due to that speaker's impedance swings, it's in the 4 ohm region a lot and needs a 4 ohm capable amp. I was told by someone else that the Revel f208 likes high current, (Which won't be found in a tube amp?). I was considering something like Hegel or anthem integrated STR before the prima Luna evo 400 was recommended. Can Somebody with actual knowledge chime in so I am not at the mercy of salesman or misinformation? The speakers are revel f208 and I'd like to stick with an integrated and stream for simplicity (I have node 2i)Thanks!
Two different stereo store salesmen both told me to use a tube integrated amp (primaluna evo 400, or Ayon V) on my Revel f208. I live in an apartment, so I rarely listen at concert levels (rock,pop,80's,modern music,etc) , But due to that speaker's impedance swings, it's in the 4 ohm region a lot and needs a 4 ohm capable amp. I was told by someone else that the Revel f208 likes high current, (Which won't be found in a tube amp?). I was considering something like Hegel or anthem integrated STR before the prima Luna evo 400 was recommended. Can Somebody with actual knowledge chime in so I am not at the mercy of salesman or misinformation? The speakers are revel f208 and I'd like to stick with an integrated and stream for simplicity (I have node 2i)Thanks!
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I know this is an old thread but I’ll just say that I have a pair of (updated) Dynaco MK III monoblocks and they sound great with the F208s. Do they get super loud? No. But loud enough for me. 90db or so at least. Are they as crystal clear as my Buckeye amp? No. But they have a lovely vintage sound and surprisingly good bass control. |
@millercarbon Watts is watts - that is the old wife's tales that a 50-watt tube amp plays louder than a 200-watt SS. People still believe this stuff in this day and age blows my mind. |
Thanks for that @thecarpathian - didn't know. The post still holds true. One can't argue with physics. |
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