I used 20 watt Cary CAD 572 SE monoblocks to drive KEF LS50s that have a sensitivity rating of 85 dB, the same as the Ref 1s. I thought the pairing sounded very good, with a broad and deep soundstage. I hope to try those amps with my Ref 1s as an alternate to the Ayre VX-5/20.
Tube amp with KEF Reference 1
Budget is under 5k
i prefer tube sound over solid state hence why I want tubes even though these are difficult to drive loudspeakers
room is small 13x10
Logical choice to me seems like don Sachs kt88 power amplifier, 65wpc and massive output transformers for good bass (I think)
just wondering what you guys thought
i prefer tube sound over solid state hence why I want tubes even though these are difficult to drive loudspeakers
room is small 13x10
Logical choice to me seems like don Sachs kt88 power amplifier, 65wpc and massive output transformers for good bass (I think)
just wondering what you guys thought