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Tandberg sounds bright.

Just got a Tandberg 3026A 150X2 amp. After letting it run for 24 hours I gave it a critical listen and it just sounds forward and bright. I did have it worked on for a weak solder joint. One channel did drop out again but came back. Anyway, are Tandbergs all forward and bright or is this weak solder joint(and resistor replaced) causing this. I thought this was a very good amp. Comparing to a Bryston 4BSST. The reason I got the Tandberg is I could not afford one years ago and just wanted to own one now and see how it sounds. Any and all replies welcome about any aspects of Tandberg. Mike
128x128blueranger
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blueranger OP
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Thanks for your input. I am sending it to another shop.
tomryan
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It's still a transistor amp...
eldartford
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Edle and Tomryan...Your playback equipment may be tubes, but think about how many transitorized circuits the signal went through before it got onto the CD or LP.
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nrchy
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I can't help but notice that the 'people' who wrote: "it's a transistor amp" do not have their systems posted. I wonder why that would be??? Tubes are not inherently better than transistors. It will always be good design, and parts quality that makes a product good, not just tube v SS.

I have had both, and have no plans to return to tubes any time soon. To Edle, and Tom, do you have anything to offer to this discussion?
zinfan2
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I have tube systems in my living room and bedroom. But I have a Tandberg 3002A preamp and 3006A power amp in the den/TV room. I really like the Tandberg sound--it is a little dark, but rich and involving, and the system does a great job with DVDs and LPs too--Tandberg's phono stage was always a strong suit. I bought these units on ebay just recently because I missed the Tandberg integrated I had 15 years ago. While I love tubes, it is also nice to have a fine solid state system around as well. I agree with Nrchy: "good design, and parts quality that makes a product good, not just tube v SS."
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