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amp recommendations
Jack:
The SET 400 is really not that bad especially compared to my 88 lb. BHK 250 but the 120 is an alternative if you don't want or need the reserve power.
Nick B:
I’m up very late listening, and very much enjoying, my system. I’ve been thinking more about what I am really looking for in a new amp. My setup now is detailed, provides quite sufficient bass...maybe a teeny bit boomy at times, but hard to say whether it’s related to the recording or the room acoustics. The treble is excellent and the timbre is much improved. With the cap and tube upgrades I’ve made, the sound has become more “organic”. I would prefer a slightly smoother and richer mid and upper midrange and an even better presentation of the timbre. Do I absolutely need a tube or even a hybrid amp to achieve that, I have no idea. I am also open to the idea of an integrated as well, although my Audio Hungary 204 tube preamp with the nos Amperex 7308 tubes that Dave recommended is superb.
I will try and post some pics of my room as I’m open to some simple acoustic panels as well. Apple stores my pics as jpgs or jpegs and I think our forum software only accepts one of those formats. I’ll try and get those pics posted later today. And I’ve upped my budget as well :drool: :duh
rodge827:
Check out the Digital Amplifier Company. I have had a number of his amps over the last few years, with the last being a 2-Cherry. They are powerful and clean without any of the negative characteristics attributed to digital amplifiers. The closest sound to SET in a SS amp I’ve ever come across. I sold the DAC amp since I was able to score an excellent pair of 300b monos that I had always wanted. Are the 300b amps better? I’ll just say that if I had the funds the DAC amps would still be around and some serious swapping would still be going on.
Reach out to Tommy at DAC he is a great guy to chat with and could make suggestions on which of his creations would suit you best.
https://www.cherryamp.com/
These are a very good deal and the seller is trustworthy:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=174490.0
rollo:
An Audio Hungary Amp APR 200 with 100W/ch would go great with your preamp.
charles
Nick B:
--- Quote from: rodge827 on January 28, 2021, 04:13:39 AM ---Check out the Digital Amplifier Company. I have had a number of his amps over the last few years, with the last being a 2-Cherry. They are powerful and clean without any of the negative characteristics attributed to digital amplifiers. The closest sound to SET in a SS amp I’ve ever come across. I sold the DAC amp since I was able to score an excellent pair of 300b monos that I had always wanted. Are the 300b amps better? I’ll just say that if I had the funds the DAC amps would still be around and some serious swapping would still be going on.
Reach out to Tommy at DAC he is a great guy to chat with and could make suggestions on which of his creations would suit you best.
https://www.cherryamp.com/
These are a very good deal and the seller is trustworthy:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=174490.0
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Thanks. I’ll check it out. I’ve seen some DAC posts at AC.
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