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looking for musical Tube Integrated Amplifier


Hi,

I would like to get some opnions on tube amplifiers (Integrated) which i can keep for long time.

Background -

pre + power - I was using Odyssey Stratos (Extreme) and Odyssey Tempest (for last 10+ years).

speakers -Usher CP-6381 speakers (for last 10+ years)

source - Sony 5400 CD/SACD player (may add TT + Music server + Dac in a year).

Listening Room - 25 X 20 X 9 living room open to Kitchen.

Budget for new amp - 4K

Not sure I can audition lots of these tube integrated here in minneapolis.

I normally listen to very low volume mostly Vocals,acoustic guitar, would be interested in tube amplifier which is more muscial than detail (if someone recommends best of both world that will be great)

Heard really good things about Frankestein 300B Monoblocks but they are out of my price range #6K + pre amp that will close to $7K, The next best thing I can think about it Decware Tori which will around $4K, at the same time after looking at the other posts on the forum came across other few tub amps mentioned in few other threads, here are some of them, can anyone recommend any of these over abother (especially over Decawre Tori) ?

Decware Zen Tori IV -

KR AUDIO VA340 Integrated Tube Amplifier -

New Audio Frontiers Supreme 300B -

Omaha 300B SET Tube Stereo Integrated Amplifier

Ayon Orion II/Orion III -

Any audiospace / sofia Electric 300B

Thanks,
listener111
david12
1,454 posts
 
It would be helpful to know the sensitivity and impedence of the speakers, which sets the prameters for your output needs. I have had a number of tube or tube hybrid speakers over the years, including the Viva Solista, Pathos Inpol and Ayon Spark. I have to say, I really like Ayon, though the others were excellent too. Which model would depend on your power needs I do like KR Audio and New Audio Frontiers too, though the latter are quite expensive. Mastersound do a similar range at much lower prices.
listener111 OP
26 posts
 
Thanks David, the speaker Impedence is 8ohm and sensitivity is around 87 db, as I am having these speakers for 10+ years I will use these for a year but then eventually will go to something which is more efficient like Tekton or zu in a year.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
I am a fan of the Cayin/Vas line. Great sound, great value and great service, which is seldom if ever needed. I have four of their units. My favorite is the 100t which I drive ProAC speakers. check them out at cayinusa.com Tell Steve that Ken sent you.
sounds_real_audio
1,014 posts
 
You mentioned the Sophia 300B. I would suggest the Sophia EL34. Less money more power which I think you might need.
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