bluethinker
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| Audio Research versus McIntosh tube amps: anyone experience or compare both? @bobbydd - I’m with Mazian’s comment above. As you mentioned warmth, I recommend the Conrad Johnson Classic 120. That amp uses EL34 tubes and brings a wonderful warmth to the music. I alternate it with an Audio Hungary power amp. The preamp is a L... | |
| Requesting opinions about 4 specific amplifiers Personally, I feel the Luxman 509 is a little analytical to my ears, especially with those Dynaudio speakers. I agree with those posters who recommend a tube preamp to warm things up. I love the look of the accuphase, and people who’ve heard them... | |
| Power cords: Kimber Kable Palladium @freightdac - I bought one used and ended up using it on my amp. I rotate back and forth between a Conrad Johnson Classic 120 and an Audio Hungary P200 amp. I moved my cardas clear beyond XL, which had previously been on my amp, to my preamp. I ... | |
| Puritan 136 vs 156 for simple system @temmple - They pop up on USaudiomart every so often. I think you should be able to get a 136 for around $1300. Look at the power conditioner section right underneath power cables. Not sure why, but they don’t appear on Audiogon often. | |
| Tube amps under $7500 @hickamore - I recommend the Audio Hungary Qualiton P200. You can use KT 120 or KT 150 tubes with it. Fantastic sounding amp. I use it with a Linear Tube Audio Microzotl preamp. For my taste, it’s a sublime combination. Audio Hungary also make... | |
| Experience with Puritan Audio 136 Purifier Hi All - Update on my original post. I ended up purchasing the 156 and moved the 136 to my office system. I think the 156 brings a marginal improvement to an already great product. To get the most out of these Puritan components, invest in thei... | |
| Puritan 136 vs 156 for simple system @temmple - As an aside, I was finally able to find a used ultimate power cable. I was expecting a minor but worthy upgrade. I was wrong. As soon as I replaced the classic power cable with the ultimate version, my system sounded more expansive, mor... | |
| Puritan Ultimate Power Cable After adding two Puritan conditioners to my two systems, I finally was able to pick up a used Ultimate cable from a seller who happened to reside in the same city. I was anxious to get it home and try it out. I’ve read a few posters communicat... | |
| Solid state amp vs tube amps @marquis4099 - I don’t think anyone has asked yet, but would love to hear more about your motivation behind the question? Are you embarking on a search yourself? Or is it more of an academic question? If it’s the former, you’ve got a potential... | |
| Puritan 136 vs 156 for simple system @temmple - Go for the Puritan… | |
| Innuos Zen mk3 NG and Zenith mk3 NG introduced at Munich Wow. The Innuos Zenith MKiii went up 300%? I’m sure they’ve made some important upgrades, but I wonder how much better it is…? | |
| Puritan 136 vs 156 for simple system @temmple - Our fellow posters are making a lot of sense. For me, the Puritan was a final touch, final edit purchase. I’d labored over my selection of components and felt everything else had been dialed in. Finding the speakers that deliver the... | |
| Puritan 136 vs 156 for simple system @temmple - I actually have both. I started with the 136 and ended up buying the 156 too. Firstly, the Puritan product up-leveled my musical enjoyment in both of my systems. They are both solid products. For your system, listed above, I think a... | |
| Decware Sarah 300B Amp? Hi Everyone - I appreciate everyone’s feedback. I’ll respond over the next few days to many of the posts, as I have some follow up questions. It’s clear this is a knowledgeable group I can learn from. For the moment, @njkrebs - wanted to address... | |
| Fern & Roby Raven iii @bobheinatz - Did you end up purchasing those Raven Three speakers? If so, would love to hear your impressions. |