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Integrated amp up grade?

Here's a little history. I have been a SS guy my entire life. My last being a Yba Passion Integre. Loved it, but I decided (with some strong suggestions from other audiophools) to move to a SET integrated after purchasing my Zu Definitions. This has been a marriage made in heaven. I never realized, never having speakers before that were sensitive enough to be driven by tubes, how wonderous the SET sound is. I was thinking Mastersounds 845 Compact. Cannot be found anywhere right now. They (being in Italy) don't have a US dealership. Suggestions? First hand experiences a plus or excellent second hand ones appreciated. thanks in :)
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hoggshead
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Warren,

Is this what you're looking for: Taurus Audio Newark - California - USA? They are the distributor in the USA. They even have an ad on Audiogon with the amp you're interested in learning about.

Jim
henshouse
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Check out the Primaluna stuff too! I have the Primaluna Prologue Two. Its not an SET amp, but it drives a much wider variety of speakers with its 40wpc rating. Works with KT88s, KT90s, 6550s, or EL34s. I love the sound with the NOS tubes I have substituted for the small signal tubes it came with. Less than $1,550.00 also!!!
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jond
5,911 posts
 
Warren,
I thought that you moved into tubes several months ago when you got you Zu's? I thought that it was maybe an Audio amp that you got? Anyway I'm glad to hear that you're diving even deeper into the tube world. I would suggest doing what I did, give Vu and his crew at Deja Vu Audio a call, they build amazing custom stuff using vintage transformers and the best sounding parts. I love my amp and preamp, and since it's all custom they can build you whatever you want/need. Check it out, and whatever you end up doing, happy listening!
jax2
3,031 posts
 
Warren - There's a Mastersound Dealer listed on A'gon here. Usual disclaimers.

Marco
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warrenh OP
2,299 posts
 
Ever hear of the Redwine Signature 30. Very intriguing. I love the idea of battery power. And the price is more than right. Srajan gave the 30 a great review. I have been highly satisfied with everything I purchased due to one of his raves. Anyone hear this baby? I believe Zu is going to hook up with the Signature 30 at the RMAF. Problem with the Mastersound, expense aside, is purchasing without a solid listening experience.
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