listener57
Responses from listener57
| best monitor for tubes? I have enjoyed Platinum Solo's with wonderful bass extension driven by 35 tube watts per channel for near field listening. These are $700-800 used on Audiogon, very much a bargain. Rear ported so need at least 2 feet from wall behind speaker. Thos... | |
| Spendor SP1/2E: Best Integrated Amp to Use? The Aronov tube integrated amp routinely goes for about $1600 used. It is 60 wpc with a special knack for bringing out a speaker's bass capability and resolution throughout remainder of audible range. I had used it with Spendor LE 3/1 ( basically ... | |
| Entry level tube amp to try The Aronov integrated at about $1600 used on Audiogon is not only a taste of tube quality, but at 60 wpc easily drives most speakers in moderate size rooms beautifully without feeling need to upgrade further. The bass control is more like that of ... | |
| Acurus DIA 150 listening impressions Hi, I have the Acurus RL-10 preamp for $225 if you want a quality, economical transistor preamp. This retired preamp did well in my small room with either a tube Sound Valves or a transistor Quad amp driving the Solo's. As you know, I am a propone... | |
| 'semi-budget' amps for Platinum Audio Solos I use 35 watt per channel tube amp, Sound Valves VTA-70i, $500 used,and it really does the job with nearfield listening about seven feet in front of the Solo's. The Solo's are a bargain in the used market at $700 to $800 depending on condition, an... | |
| Monitor with a full range sound? Hi, The Platinum Solo's are a full range used monitor bargain at $700 to $800 if you provide your own stands, probably more if the optional factory stands are included.(more expensive to ship.) The company is gone, but the loyal listeners occasion... | |
| Which Integrated? I can second the above recommendation for Aronov integrated selling used in the $1500 range. The dual mono volume controls confound non-tweaky family members within my household, but the sound quality is just so natural with amazing sense of power... | |
| Need monitors with a BIG sound A used pair of Platinum Solo's on stands would image well in the nearfield and for a room your size when sitting back from them still sound great. The bass is unbelievable for the size. I feel the bass is truly deserving of special mention as you ... |