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Tube amps with BALLS in the low end registrer ???

i am searching for a moderate power (200 to 250 WPC)tube mono block amp who got balls in the low end !!!
Any sugestions with hybrid mono block amps are welcome
Alternative from SS AMPS are : MCintosh MC 501 or the PASS X350.5 ???
Which pair of amps will be the best to drive with comfort a pair of PARSIFAL ENCORE ?
P.S.: i like a soft and WET sound !!!
roccl007
tvad
9,467 posts
 
How about the wolcott p220 monoblocks? 220 watts, adjustable damping for fine tuning and excellant quality.
Rleff (Threads | Answers)
I heard this amp driving Merlin VSM loudspeakers. It was hard, dry and lifeless. Anything but the "soft and wet" sound the OP desires.

The Wolcott P220 might have different results with the Parsifal loudspeakers, but I'd recommend doing whatever it takes to listen to the combo before buying.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
I don't you'll get better bass from a tube amp the CAT JL2 and JL3s. "Soft and Wet" - I don't think so, tranparent and natural maybe. You could probably work on the pre side of the house mush up the sound a bit.
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roccl007 OP
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I was thinking more on the high end side like a pair of LAMM M2.1,M 2.2 or even pure class A, -M 1.2 REF (LAMM)
and also the BLUE CIRCLE AUDIO BC 208, all hybrid design.
Need to be patient to get those on the used market at a fair price !!!
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
What do you mean "more on the high end side"? Power? Price? Quality?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Perhaps he means nothing mentioned thus far costs enough to qualify as high end?
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