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New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:38 pm
by sdiesel77
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 ?

Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 9:42 pm
by Piotr
Older amp classe or some powerfull warm transistor amp . In my opinon valve amp doesnt math well with b&w

Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 9:45 pm
by Piotr
Maybe rotel pre +power amp 1500e should be enough check in cloney

Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 10:38 pm
by Fran
To be honest I think I would hold on to the amp and think about changing the speakers......


Fran

Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 12:47 am
by Ivor
Fran wrote:To be honest I think I would hold on to the amp and think about changing the speakers......


Fran
spot on that man.

Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 1:09 am
by cybot
Spot on two ;-)

Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 7:04 am
by sdiesel77
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

Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 9:26 am
by Gerry D
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.

Re: New Amplifier: Tube Amplifier ? Transistor Amplifier ?

Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:07 am
by sdiesel77
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...