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Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
I’m not looking for an integrated amplifier, never liked them, need the flexibility of a preamp.These Line Magnetics are very rare in this NA market at this point, at least what I can see. They may be good though. Thanks. 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
I kind of understand now these particular types of tube amps and how should they be matched.And more and more I think that the problematic thing here is the 4 Ω / 101 dB combination for the speakers I have.So there is no need for high power, that'... 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
That's right, I'm not driven here by need of high power.The speakers are highly efficient here with 101 dB, but also they are 4 Ω in impedance which I guess will limit the amp selection.Here is the Atma-Sphere S-30 but they want 8 Ω and up speaker... 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
How about Atma-Sphere S30, SETs from Dehavilland like Aries 845s, even the inexpensive Jolida SETs if you can find one.Perhaps someone can chime in regarding experience with 300Bs when dealing with a 4ohm load? That would help him narrow things ... 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
Thanks for the input.Actually I'm learning as I'm reading about these different tubed designs, never had one before. And there is a lot to read and learn actually.And am having a look at all these proposed units. 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
shkong78 wrote:The used ST-100 could be best starting point for you.If you change stock 12AX7 to Telefuken( around 200$ per pair) and 12Au7 to Amperex NOS (around 120$ per pair), it sound very nice.Tungsol KT 120 is good and not much choice for... 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
First post here but not my first Hifi rodeo. Check out the primaluna HP. It will come with EL34s. Roll those out and roll in KT88 or KT 120’s. I got from Upsacle audio. Ask to speak with Kevin. Before rolling tubes listen to the 34’s. I’m using ... 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
You mentioned that you'd like to keep the ss pre, however I'm going to recommend that you try a tube preamp for a couple reasons. The preamp tubes can and will tame the treble. Preamp tubes generally live much longer. And lastly, rolling preamp ... 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
All right, I've got interesting and helpful responses, thanks for each and everyone. You could get a Rogue Stereo 100 100wpc tube amp for around 3 grand. It uses KT120 output tubes and it is a tube rollers dream. This looks something serious to ... 
Anthony Bourdain dead at 61
wolf_garcia"A cowardly and insulting way for an absolute egomaniac to check out.."Yes, coward way.Plus, being a killer will put him in a completely different league.Entertaining guy he was...what else he would’ve been. 
Done buying new vinyl
So are the new records made in China? 
My rant; we don't know what we don't know
By far the best post in Audiogon's history.Congratulations! 
Upgrade from Paradigm Studio 100 v2 speakers [real cases only]
Bravo! 
Upgrade from Paradigm Studio 100 v2 speakers [real cases only]
Great. Thanks a lot.Are these double impacts biampable?