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Amps for Avalon Radian HCs

I currently own the Avalon, Spectral with DMA 150 amp, MIT EVO Shotgun interconnects and cables and am looking for an amp that will be warmer, more dynamic, more layered and with better depth. I am considering the Joule Electra Grand Marquis IV, ARC 200, REF 300, Jadis 800 or any other amps that give me just a little more magic. I've also considered keeping my electronics and buying Eidolons. One person has mentioned the Specraweld 100w OTLs from France but I have never heard of this company. I'd love to hear from folks about what you've heard that has blown you away. Thanks.
dwaldruff
johnsonwu
469 posts
 
There's a pair on the last issue of stereophile. I have a pair of curly maple eidolons and it took 2 1/2 months for them to make it.
trcnetmsncom
431 posts
 
Hello Doug, I'm glad you decided to buy a pair of Eidolons, they are a significant improvement over the HC Radian in every aspect. I bought mine this past June and also went for the curly maple which is just beautiful, believe me you won't be sorry. In the right room with the right equipment behind them they really are the most musically engaging speakers I've heard. When and if you decide to go with tube equipment please try to audition the new Bat amps ( VK150se mono amps and the VK50se pre-amp) with different cable then the MIT unless you try the cables they have specifically meant for tube equipment. All the best. Tom Colato
khrys
446 posts
 
Regarding the new Jadis amps: I have had the opportunity to audition the JA-100 with KT-90 output tubes in balanced configuration with Vandersteen 5s and Wilson W/P 6s. I found their sound to be ideal to my ear. Best balance of body, tone, depth and speed I've heard. Truly startling dynamics (this amp's ability to give detail from ppp - fff is its most remarkable achievement). No, I don't own them but I'm dreaming.
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