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| Tube amp for ATC SCM19s I’ve driven my ATC SCM 19 v2 with an old SAE 50w/channel amp when my prime amp at the time died. To get any sort of volume out of them the amp was lighting up most of the lights. 100 quality watts seem to be the threshold for me to make the ATCs ... | |
| Linear Tube Audio- Any feedback on their amps/ Preamp? Any word on a stand alone preamp from LTA? I thought they were working on one? | |
| New McIntosh MA252 The MA-252 is an intriguing option, no question. At $3500 it is tempting since I’ve been having issues finding an appropriately priced balanced preamp for my Merrill Audio Thor amps which power my inefficient but incredibly revealing ATC SCM 19v2’... | |
| Arc Ref 75se vs D'Agostino Momentum Stereo I have heard both the D'Agostino stereo and mono momentum amps. They are brilliant. I love ARC gear but the D'Agostino was something special in sound (and a unique look too). Music is supposed to be about enjoyment and you had a bad experience ... | |
| Preamp for ATC SCM 19v2 and Merrill Thor mono's? Thanks @soix I did read that review and it was interesting. I love the boutique nature of the Sachs SP14, but I really want to stay with a balanced pre.If I were going single ended, I think I'd have to seriously consider the Linear Tube Audio mi... | |
| Dad's Estate: Where best to get approx. $$ values for selling high-end stereo equipment? Sorry for your loss. Search for preowned stereo shops in your area. There's usually one in each major city it seems. If you father had albums you might find those have more value than the equipment, depending on what he had. | |
| Preamp for ATC SCM 19v2 and Merrill Thor mono's? @ghosthouse I am trying my best to stick to my guns on balanced, but that makes it harder, budget-wise. Any of the BAT tube preamps worth a look?The black audio research pre offered used locally (dealer trade in) is a Ref 3, not Ref 5. Asking is j... | |
| Preamp for ATC SCM 19v2 and Merrill Thor mono's? @kalaliBlack isn't a "must", but it's an easier sell. | |
| Preamp for ATC SCM 19v2 and Merrill Thor mono's? @arcticdethwhich of the seemingly endless options of tube pre would accomplish what I'm after in your opinion?@soix I will look at the pre you recommend. I have noticed that the Backert Rhumba gets good reviews, but it is over my price point. Lo... | |
| Preamp for ATC SCM 19v2 and Merrill Thor mono's? @ghosthouse Thanks for the reply. Frankly, the Cara will not sound good with my wife continually pointing out that it’s not attractive. Extra distortion in the signal path... | |
| Audio Research Foundation Series Reviving this thread from the dead...Just had the opportunity to listen to the LS-28 pre and VT-80 amp powering Focal Sopra 3’s. No special cabling and the feed was Tidal from an iPad headphone out (seriously...). Simply outstanding soundstage (br... | |
| Amps/Preamps for Rockport Aviors I've heard two different Rockport speaker pairs at the Sound Environment in Omaha, NE (don't laugh, this is a top shelf store. There is a very surprising amount of disposable income in Omaha).They were the Lyra and Cygnus. Lyra's were powered ... | |
| Any Rotel love around here? Looking to power my Sonus Faber Olympica 3 A buddy just bought a pair of Olympica 3’s. He has a Marantz 8802A pre and JC1 mono blocks powering them.It’s a nice setup. You need to make sure the Rotel can handle a 4 ohm load (not sure) as the O3’s are 4 ohms. I’ve had a Rotel receiver before... | |
| You want the TRUTH from those Wilson Alexia's, maybe you can't handle the TRUTH I’m currently using my SAE 3100 amp for my front L&R as my multichannel amp has been going bonkers on me (it’s in time out). Bought it in 1981 used. Still cranks out the sound through my ATC SCM 19 v2’s which are not efficient by any measure.I... | |
| RMAF 2016 "No Schiit?" well Schitt, I am in the market right now for a new amp for my front L&R ATC SCM 19 v2's. Not sure I want to wait until January...hmmm$699 and non-class D? Hope is sounds good as I think two of those would drive the 84 db-W-m (in)efficient A... |