|
Amp/Preamp Asylum Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here. |
|
|
|
Amp/Preamp Asylum Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here. |
|
In Reply to: RE: Want McIntosh, can't afford it - what do? posted by caustic386 on October 1, 2015 at 10:51:05:
> My space is large by many standards - 19x17x10', listening position at about 15'. <Consider half the power you want (i.e., 50 watts vs 100) if you go with a tube unit. My listening room is almost the same dimensions as yours (18'6" by 16'8" by 10) with a huge atrium completely open on one side and my speakers are lower efficiency (90 db) than yours. I've had several SS units, most recently a 200wpc Plinius, and I've found that much lower powered tube units completely power up the space very well. I'm now listening to Hendrix on vinyl on a Cary SLI-80 in triode mode (40wpc) now and I can't move the volume mode past noon without blowing my ears off. I've had this unit for 15 months and it's the same on all music. I could go to UL mode for 80 wpc but never need it except for "drive" on music like AC/DC. I previously demo'd an Icon audio 20/40 watt integrated with similar results.
Those who have said that tube power is significantly greater than SS are so correct. Heed that advice and you'll have a much greater variety of units to select from and at a better price.
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- RE: Want McIntosh, can't afford it - what do? - Terry P 10/30/1519:14:33 10/30/15 (0)
Top of Page ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ Support/Wish List ]
[ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
