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nhparrot 01-28-2023 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dambala (Post 1071311)
The Omega Super 7 Monitor MK2 are listed at 94.5 dB at 8 ohms.

The Omega's Should more than do the job. I run Proac Response 1SC's which are only 86dB/W/m at 8 ohm's in a 12ft X 12 ft room with a Firebottle amp using 6F6, 6V6GT, or KT77,s

Dambala 01-28-2023 12:36 PM

Hi all,

One more question, what are the differences in sound between the Kleen Sweep and the 46 SET? Since I only need 1-2 watts for my desktop setup, I'd love to know how they would sound different and if one would be better than the other for my setup.

I've never heard a Cary or Dennis Had product, so this will be my first adventure into his world. My only other tube amp experience is with headphone amps such as the Bottlehead Crack, ampersandsound Kenzie Ovation v2, and a few Schiit products (Lyr 3, Valhalla 2, and Vali 2++).

As I mentioned in my original post, my primary requirements is that I can listen to my high efficiency speakers (94.5 dB) at very low volumes and I'm hoping that there is no audible noise floor - these speakers will be near field (3 feet from my ears).

Thanks in advance.

Showme 01-28-2023 01:20 PM

I've been reading on here that the LP-2030 would be a great preamp to match up with my soon to be born 300B-v. If that's the case what is the price? I haven't so far been able to find that.

Isaacc7 01-28-2023 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dambala (Post 1071339)
Hi all,

One more question, what are the differences in sound between the Kleen Sweep and the 46 SET? Since I only need 1-2 watts for my desktop setup, I'd love to know how they would sound different and if one would be better than the other for my setup.

I've never heard a Cary or Dennis Had product, so this will be my first adventure into his world. My only other tube amp experience is with headphone amps such as the Bottlehead Crack, ampersandsound Kenzie Ovation v2, and a few Schiit products (Lyr 3, Valhalla 2, and Vali 2++).

As I mentioned in my original post, my primary requirements is that I can listen to my high efficiency speakers (94.5 dB) at very low volumes and I'm hoping that there is no audible noise floor - these speakers will be near field (3 feet from my ears).

Thanks in advance.

I think the only people that have heard both amps, and on the same speakers, are the folks that have gone to Dennis's place. The 46 is a directly heated tube and some audiophiles would immediately gravitate towards that as opposed to a "mere" TV sweep tube. Another poster here has heard/maybe owns the 46 amp. Maybe they heard the Klein Sweep too? I know AA has.

Dambala 01-29-2023 12:32 AM

From what I can tell, either will probably sound wonderful and meet my needs. If someone, AA?, has heard the two side-by-side, I'm just trying to avoid the "I wonder" scenario where if I get the Kleen-Sweep, will I immediately start to wonder what the 46 SET sounds like or vice versa. :)

Analog Addict 01-29-2023 12:47 PM

Both are wonderful sounding amps, but I think you would find that Dennis and I both like the Kleen Sweep just a little bit more. Does that help?

Analog Addict 01-29-2023 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Showme (Post 1071342)
I've been reading on here that the LP-2030 would be a great preamp to match up with my soon to be born 300B-v. If that's the case what is the price? I haven't so far been able to find that.

The current price of the LP -2030 is $2450 plus shipping. One word of warning, the combination of an Inspire pre amp and Inspire amp will reveal all the weaknesses upstream in your sources. You might want to consider an Inspire PH-1A phono pre amp as well. Lastly, we are talking about another potential speaker project, but it’s too early to say much more.

Stay tuned!

Dambala 01-29-2023 04:42 PM

Yes thank you!

Showme 01-29-2023 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Analog Addict (Post 1071374)
The current price of the LP -2030 is $2450 plus shipping. One word of warning, the combination of an Inspire pre amp and Inspire amp will reveal all the weaknesses upstream in your sources. You might want to consider an Inspire PH-1A phono pre amp as well. Lastly, we are talking about another potential speaker project, but it’s too early to say much more.

Stay tuned!

Even though I’m sure I’d love the phono stage I think the preamp will have to come first and it sounds like the LP-2030 will fill the bill.

Showme 01-30-2023 09:54 PM

Is the LP-2030 the right preamp to team up with the 300B-v? Just like a little feed back on this choice before I pull the trigger.


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