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Do Tube Amps go better with QUAD 2805's Speakers??

I'm very happy with a pair of QUAD 2805's which I bought new about 1yr ago. I've been using a VTL 5.5 Preamp w/phono,
LP12, Zeta Arm, BlackBird, Ayre 7E CD, VTL 225 Deluxe Monoblocks converted to 6550c's w.shunyata Tiapan helix PC's,Diamond Racing cones on Solid Steel ampstands, Nordost Heimdall speaker cables. Also a Janus 15" Sub. I'm looking to get even more clarity, presence, and deeper, natural soundstage.
SO, I'm wondering that given that the Quads are much more effecient than my previous speakers; how much of a pickup woild I get changing to say the VTL 185 monoblocks in Triode mode which put out 100 Superclean watts? I understand the new signture transformers are Much faster and improved. With the overall new technolgy far superior to my Deluxe 225's Watts in tetrode.
Also, Have you found that tubes go better with Quads?
I also admit the list price of 12K for the new amps + new 9 mtr Balanced interconnects is a tad more than I was looking to spend, but willing to save my sheckels for awhile. I appricate any feedback form the Audiogon Communitity.
Thanks!

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rhljazz
1,254 posts
 
Stay with tubes. Locally, they have sounded great with Manley 250's or Quicksilver v-4's.

Your present equipment should be up to the task. Maybe try some room treatments or a higher end preamp.
lapierre
547 posts
 
Quads and Tubes and I don't own them but have always like the paring when auditioned.

Not sure your going to have significant ROI with 12K amps upgrade plus new IC. You will have to audition and determine yourself.

Save your "duckets" for PC and IC in the short term or stay put and look for good deals on used amps if you feel you must make a change.

Spin the Yellowjackets.
markwatkiss
508 posts
 
Well PC's and interconnects only do so much and at the end of the day you're going to have make a move.Quads like most electrostats perform better with tube amps.There is just a natural sysnergy between the two.This opinion is based on my experience with these type of components,others may have different experiences.
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