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40+ watts SET, cost is not a problem

Friends,

Hope everyone is well here. I am visiting after a long time. I have a query on behalf of a close buddy of mine. He is using a pair of TAD CR1x loudspeakers. Gorgeous speakers for sure. The source is an EMT 927 TT & JPA66 preamp. For the amplification things are getting tricky. He has tried the TAD M700s reference power amp and while it sounds very controlled, it doesn't have the openness and dimensionality of tone that a good tube/SET amp provides. We are considering trying a good SET for this system. Given that TAD needs some power blossom well and expand on effortlessly, at least 40 watts of SET power would be needed. The quick choices are Kondo Kagura & Wavac HE833 Mk2. But I need more suggestions on these and other comparative products.

1. Has anyone heard the Kondo and Wavac gears to suggest a comparison? I am just a bit worried on the amount of Silver used in Kondo. I have normally found that silver takes away something from the flow and harmonics. Tell me more about it.

2. What other options can be considered in this realm? No SS please. Looking for SET options primarily.

 

Room size is moderate 17 x 13 feet. Music preferred are classic rock, jazz, pop and some classical

 

pani
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@pani 

I am not very familiar with the Audio Note Ankoru. Given its pedigree I’m sure that it is quite worthy. Best wishes for this endeavor.

Charles

 

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Give David Berning a call

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Pani I don’t know if my tsakadiris apollon tube monoblock are triode. They use KT 120 tubes.I stop by an audio store pre pandemic.While Iam listening Iam so impressed.i asked the store owner If they will be ok to power up my Eggleston Andra? These are I think 150 w per channel. I was surprised to hear that they are good with Andra , Iam guessing my Andra are between 86 to 87db.i brought them not expecting anything, I am almost sure they will run of gas powering the Andra . I end up keeping them, I tried , Krell, Mark levinson, Pass , BaT. This are the perfect amps for ANDRA THEY MADE THIS SPEAKERS THE WAY WES Philips gave them stellar reviews.They brought the best of Andra musically.Andra loves tubes. Iam not sure if you can still find them. Brand new 4 k.

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