New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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sdiesel77
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New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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Hi All,

I'm currently thinking of changing my current amplifier (Yaqin MC100 customised) for a new one.

My budget is around 1000-1500€

My speakers are B&W 683 (90db)

I am currently hesitating of which amplifier I should get for my budget.

Tube or Transistor?

And Which model?

Any advices ?
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Piotr
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Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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Older amp classe or some powerfull warm transistor amp . In my opinon valve amp doesnt math well with b&w
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Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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Maybe rotel pre +power amp 1500e should be enough check in cloney
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Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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To be honest I think I would hold on to the amp and think about changing the speakers......


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Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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Fran wrote:To be honest I think I would hold on to the amp and think about changing the speakers......


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spot on that man.
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Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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Spot on two ;-)
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Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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Why changing my speakers ??? :(

They're only 3months old and for the money, I won't get any better

Actually I double checked, they re not the 684 but the B&W 683
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Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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http://www.ardhowenhifi.com/bargains/pr ... equipment/

Check out the speakers at the bottom of the page.
seem to be well reviewed. reasonable sensitivity/flat impedence curve.
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Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

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humm I'm not a big fan of bookshelf.

I might go this weekend to Cloney and see if I can try some amps with my speakers...
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