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Volume attenuator. My Herron Audio VTPH-2A produces plenty of gain so I don't require a preamplifier. Normal to slightly loud listening levels have my volume control at around the 10 o'clock position,
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6SL7's? There are many good ones that won't break the bank. Personal preference rules. Enjoy the amp. |
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The truth is, there is sort of a vacuum in the market for really well-designed, high sensitive and reasonably priced speakers. This in my view is a big limitation for the SET community. You essentially go from full drivers in brands like Omega, Decware and maybe Tekton (in the low-end), and then you have to "jump" into the DeVores and others from the high-end of the market spectrum. I believe the ideal signal amplification is relatively opposed to that of sound representation: For example, high power brings distortion, OTBE, whereas the ideal speaker imaging and real-life representation would require less sensitivity and more commanding power. Somewhere in-between there must be an ideal sweet-spot, which people could call synergistic. The market is not quite competitive in satisfying this ideal niche at affordable speaker prices, IMHO. This is the reason why refurbished old designs like JBL and others are so popular among those without budget limitations. No current production brands are offering this concept at affordable (mass-produced) prices. Apologies for the extent of this ranting ...
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Laptop>Fidelizer>MinServer>Kazoo>JPlay>EITR>Yggdrasill>LP-27a>KT88-Triode>Tekton Lore 2 Last edited by Musica Amantem; 07-25-2018 at 02:29 PM. |
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I dunno. A used pair of Khorns can be picked up well under $2K if you are patient and spread your net well. Yes they are big, but tucked in the corners, they take up less space than one might expect. Also, there is Great Plains Audio....
https://greatplainsaudio.com/products/ A pair of new 604s will also run around $2K and can be built into the enclosures of your choice. I have two pair of the Altec 604s, one set in open baffles, and the other set in slightly modified Altec 828 cabinets. Both sets sound great. Both the Khorns and 604s are well north of 100 db/w/m and a 45 SET amp will give you plenty of volume for your listening needs. I'm glad Beetlebum likes his 45. Personally I think you all are missing the boat if you ignore the flea powered triode amps...... |
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But, that is just me.
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Laptop>Fidelizer>MinServer>Kazoo>JPlay>EITR>Yggdrasill>LP-27a>KT88-Triode>Tekton Lore 2 Last edited by Musica Amantem; 07-25-2018 at 06:48 PM. |
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I can't find a speaker to go with a flea-watt triode amp. I've listened to many Klipsch, Altec, JBL, Omega, Tekton, and others and none of them do it for me. I tend to like speakers which have excellent definition, clarity, and imaging. Well, I guess I've heard some $30,000+ higher efficiency speakers which I liked, but haven't been willing to pop for that much. To my way of thinking the speaker is the keystone to one's entire system. You find the speaker which appeals to you and build your system around it.
Two modern speakers which I like a lot are the Magico S5 II and the B&W 802D3. Very tight, very clean and non-bloated bass, great imaging. I find them thrilling to listen to. The Magico was measured at 87.5db and the B&W at 91. I wouldn't pair either with a flea watt triode. I might try to drive the 802D3 with an Inspire KT150 mono, perhaps not for all types of music in all rooms, but for when listening at moderate levels. There is a Von Schweikert massive tower VR-9SE Mk 2 which has been measured at 96db and sounds fantastic. I'd like to hear it with a great flea watt. But as this speaker sells for $118,000, that's way, way out of my price range. I've yet to have a chance to listen to a low watt triode driving speakers which I really like. |
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Dennis has been pushing his new Proac DT8s with the 45s he has been selling of late and is very excited by the pairing. He tends to listen at moderate levels and unless he has changed his equipment he has a lp-3a pushing them 45s into the DT8s which does push harder than the 27a. They are listed at 90 db @... but that will fool you. They are driven very well with tube amps. Their listing of 20W min to drive them is based on ss amps. I have been pushing my pair with 6f6g @ 4W/ch and am very happy. Albeit not to concert levels but much louder than my wife will accept. |
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