I would consider the Coincident 300B Power amplifier monos...single ended for efficient speakers, but with plenty of bass foundation, liquid mids and extended, soft highs. Israel is a good guy that has been in audio for decades! P
Tube amps under $7500
Ready to experiment with combinations never before (or not recently) tried. Step one requires a tube amp. Now looking at Prima Luna EVO 400 which sells for 5K. Any other tube amps I should consider in this price/feature range? Must come in silver with balanced input. For pairing experimentally with various tube and SS preamps. Efficient 4 ohm Legacy speakers (and the room/setup) are the constants.
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@hickamore Other than silver color, Circle Labs M200 could tick all the boxes if you are considering high current SS route. It is a great looking amp though. I believe at the price of the one currently available used, it would be difficult to beat. This hybrid amp has tube warmth and very good SS bass paired together seamlessly. I have the integrated version . Very special amp. Good tube warmth, but still accurate and fast. Coda may also be a good fit for you, but for me this is the only SS ( hybrid) I have heard that hasn't left me wanting for my tube amp. Review is worth a read. |
@yoder New one to me, like so many tube amps here. Thanks. I am indeed also considering Coda and will check out this one as well before pulling the trigger. |
@hotei Integrateds have not ben on my radar, partly because failure on one end renders the other useless until repairs are made. But I must say, ARC for both pre and power at a reasonable price is a serious temptation. But then I wonder whether anyone would seriously recommend this unit with Legacys? |
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