When I was looking around for a tube amp years ago I called Jolida and wound up talking to the owner Michael Allen and others, and Jerrod explained that the amp I was interested in (502P) wasn't voiced for a "tubey" sound, but really more like modern clarity, whatever that means. In any case, I bought that amp and it was great sounding without any particularly "euphonic" or greasy tube-esque tonal shading...a GREAT amp that was eventually replaced with a much lower powered SE amp from Dennis Had.
Advice on a lower priced tube integrated for a vinyl system
Happy holidays everyone,
I recently purchased some fairly efficient Contrast Audio monitor speakers (92db,16ohms), which opens up tube amp possibilities. It's an analog-only system, based on a Acoustic Signature WOW XL and Avid Pellar phono stage. My room is about 16x13. I don't play the system very loud - highest I've ever recorded when rocking out is a peak of 85db, but 99% of the time no peaks of over 80db. Primarily jazz, some singer/songwriter, and the occasional classic rock for nostalgia. Nothing highly demanding like huge orchestras, rap, EDM, etc.
I'm looking for an integrated that is on the tubey, warmer side of things. Up to 2k new (but I hope to spend less by finding something used). I was looking at the something like the Cayin A-50t. But I'd love a few more suggestions from more seasoned tube veterans.
Thanks, Scott
I recently purchased some fairly efficient Contrast Audio monitor speakers (92db,16ohms), which opens up tube amp possibilities. It's an analog-only system, based on a Acoustic Signature WOW XL and Avid Pellar phono stage. My room is about 16x13. I don't play the system very loud - highest I've ever recorded when rocking out is a peak of 85db, but 99% of the time no peaks of over 80db. Primarily jazz, some singer/songwriter, and the occasional classic rock for nostalgia. Nothing highly demanding like huge orchestras, rap, EDM, etc.
I'm looking for an integrated that is on the tubey, warmer side of things. Up to 2k new (but I hope to spend less by finding something used). I was looking at the something like the Cayin A-50t. But I'd love a few more suggestions from more seasoned tube veterans.
Thanks, Scott
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