if your speakers are that efficient the amp that will beat everything else is the Audio Note UK OTO SE. You can get a phono version as well (the phonostage is MAGIC). 3k used should get you a nice example with good tubes. 7K is approx the retail price. Cheers!
Looking to move to a Tube Integrated setup
I'm moving from solid state class D to a Tube Integrated amplifier and have narrowed it down to (2). The Ayon Scorpio II w/KT150's and the PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP w/KT120's. Does anyone have any experience with either or both of these they can share. Recommendations? Others I should consider in the $3K to $6K range? My speakers are relatively efficient at 98dB.
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@jijoh123 I recalled this same recurring question about "which amplifier" to use with versions of the Tekton Moab in 2020. Impedance was the overarching concern. Link is below for your reference. The Moab owner determined his Moab speakers were truly running down in the 3 ohm range. This will take a capable amplifier to drive those drivers properly in order to evoke desired result. Most tube amps like 8+ohms loads. If you have the same version of the Moabs, maybe find an amp that can do 2ohms without breaking a sweat fwiw. Confirming your speaker impedance load matters here. Best of Luck. https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/1912637
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I would add the Cary SLI80HS. It's been around a long time, built like a tank, excellent customer support.. It has all the sweetness, finesse and grunt you could want. 80/40 WPC either in Triode or UL. Easily found here or on USAM starting in the mid 2k, or buy direct from Cary, discounts often. I bought mine direct from Cary with most of the upgrades, only one i didn't choose was the binding post upgrade, which I regret not adding... Mine is paired with similarly sensitive speaker, Volti Razz. It's a wonderful match. Gives me everything I want and desire. |
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