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| Anyone have experience with the Tung Sol 7581a vs. EL34, KT66, KT88, 6L6 JB, I have tried the KT150's in my previous PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium integrated and they were my favorite non-EL34 type tube. I have tried a few of the KT88 types and all of them left me wanting that warm EL34 midrange. I classify the KT77 in th... | |
| Anyone have experience with the Tung Sol 7581a vs. EL34, KT66, KT88, 6L6 JB, I have been flipping back and forth between the GL KT77's and the TS 7581A's for just under a year and I still can't decide which I like better. I have the same amp as you do driving my Goldenear Triton One's and both do an incredible job. I p... | |
| Anyone try KT150 in Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP I don't post much at all here but wanted to express my opinion on the KT150 tubes I just purchased. Quite frankly, it's the best all around tube I have used yet in my PrimaLuna Prologue Premium integrated amp. Besides the stock tubes, which were O... | |
| Cary Audio Bob, Patrick, John: I agree with your respective insights on the "fly by night" dealers/manufactures and the ones that are here to stay. I have had great experiences with Dennis Had, Kevin Deal, Nelson Pass, Richard Vandersteen, Israel Blume and o... | |
| MOST tubelike solid state amp Jwaugh, the most tube like solid state amps I have ever owned are the Pass Aleph 0s and the Audio Research 100.2 and would recommend either of these without hesitation. I believe any of the Aleph series would also be in the same category. Good luck. | |
| Comparisons between Pass Labs and Pass/Threshold I can vouch for the Pass 0s. It blew away any solid state amp I compared it to. I heard friends jaws hitting the floor when my Martin Logan Quest's started playing. I would set them up by telling them it was "only" a 40 watt amp. Other amps that I... | |
| Speakers for the party system I have had many speakers in the past few years including Martin-Logan Quest, Duntech Princess, Magnepan 1.6's, and Coincident Partial Eclipse (current). My favorite all time party speakers are Klipsch LaScala's. They really crank with a flea power... | |
| Most musical high-efficient 3-way bi-ampable spkr? I have a pair of Coincident Partial Eclipse and find them to be exceptional speakers. I'm driving them with the DJH Signature version of the Cary/AES SuperAmp at about 35 watts per channel and for the first time in several years, I'm content with ... | |
| I GIVE UP I agree with Larryken. I owned ML Quests for several years and the room acoustics and electronics were critical. I could even tell differences by changing cables. I would recommend a high quality solid state amp like a Pass, BAT, ARC or Plinius. I... | |
| Which receiver would you buy? I just bought a Denon 3801 off from ebay for $845. It is an excellent sounding unit with plenty of power and features. The processors in this receiver are very good and the DTS-ES is excellent. | |
| arcam or creek for aegis ones I do own a pair of Aegis Ones and drive them with a Kora Mercury integrated. The sound is fantastic. I have owned a Creek 4330 and thought it was good for the money but could be a little harsh on the top end unless mated with speakers that were a ... | |
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| Kora Amps I have some experience with a Kora amp. The Mercury 40 watt integrated. I feel the sound of the amp is very good for the price. It is very flexible and functional with its preamp outs and processer inputs. I drive a pair of Acoustic Energy Aegis O... | |
| Acoustic Energy Aegis One Speakers. I have a pair hooked up to a Kora Mercury 40 watt tube integrated with Analysis Plus Oval 12 cable and the sound is incredible for the price. Can't believe a $300 speaker can sound this good. Soundstage is excellent with no harshness and little gr... | |
| Audio Research 100.2 amp I have personally owned a 100.2 and I can attest to it's great sound. The only solid state I have owned that sounded as good or better was a Pass Labs Aleph 0s. The Monarchy amps sound very nice too. |