belvedere2
Responses from belvedere2
| tube pre amp or tube amp I've always enjoyed a tube pre with ss amp combo. I run less efficient speakers so the ss amp makes it easier to drive them. | |
| Infinity RS-4.5's need some help Please don't part them out. I have a set of RS-1s. Infinity speakers when working properly are magical. Just find someone who will give them the love they deserve. Good luck. | |
| What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why? My AR-90s are my favorite so far. I also have Infinity RS-1s but am unable to use them due to limited space. IF I had the room maybe they'd be number 1. | |
| Older or Modern amp for older Speakers (NHT 3.3) I've had great luck running Threshold amps. Presently using a 550/E. Wonderful amp | |
| AR Vt-200 vs VTL-300 deluxe Wouldn't be concerned about buying VTL 300s used. No need to deal with the factory for service. They're just big tube amps. Nice quality transformers etc. If anything just have the caps checked and go. | |
| AR Vt-200 vs VTL-300 deluxe I enjoyed my VTL 300s with my Infinity RS-1s. No experience with the VT-200 though. They'll have enough juice for you. Heavy SOBs Lol. | |
| Amplifier upgrade I have a set of RS-1s. I use Threshold amps to run both pairs of towers. At one time I also used some VTL 300s on the mid/high end. From my experience what you use depends on how you like your Infinities to sound like. I prefer a hotter top end si... | |
| Tube phono stage, or solid state,pre amp Tube pre with SS amps all the way. | |
| Help me power my Kappa 8.1's please! I use Threshold amps for my Infinities. I bought an S/200 for a reasonable price. There are deals out there. | |
| best preamps HmmmmDa Best?I like CJ tube pre myself. Sounds great with both tube and SS amps. | |
| Who makes the highest quality tube amps? I've had two pairs of VTL monos. Deluxe 300s and my new Compact 100s. I really like both of them. No lack of power and pair well with a CJ PV10a. Getting nice instrument separation and detail out of my old pair of AR90s. | |
| Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end? Personally I like the synergy between a tube pre and a SS amp. I have a CJ pre with Threshold amps. My speakers are Infinity RS-1s which I've "heard" have a hot top end. Never noticed this myself. | |
| Is there actually a difference? I've tried various amps over the years both SS and tube. Differing amounts of watts from 60 up to 1000 depending on speaker ohms. Tried many kinds of speakers; easy to drive and some not so easy. I always found what sounded best were high current ... | |
| Tube pre amp I love my CJ PV-10a. Great preamp. | |
| Best vintage amps (late 70s / early 80s) under $3k? I agree with your assessment on the M22 running hot. But its difficult to give up the sound it produces. I compounded my heat issue by also running a CJ tube pre. I suggest central air and a fan in the room. On a more serious note, I can recommend... |