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Three systems:
(1) Scala v2, driven by Accuphase c-2120 + p-4200 (2) Diablo Evo, driven by Accuphase e-480 (3) Diablo, driven by Octave v40se (currently on EL 34, but soon on KT 88) Question: any idea what kind of (Japanese) tube power amplifier could be an alternative to the p-4200? Or what (Japanese) integrated tube amp would do a fine job on the Scala v2? Any experience? Thanks for your help / advice ! |
#182
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What are you driving you Focals with?
McIntosh MC152 and with MA5300 (being used a s preamp)....my Kanta 2's sound amazing.
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#183
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Using Vitus Masterpiece Mono on my Stella Em
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With your Scalas 92dB you could give a try to the Air Tight push-pull amplifiers: the ATM-1S 2x36W (EL34 tubes), or if you can stretch the budget then the ATM-2 Plus 2x70W (KT88 or 6550 tubes) for a better grip. If you prefer the sound of direct heated triode then consider the ATM-300R, but you should make sure it can drive your Scalas since it produces only 2x9W (fyi my Audion 300B 2x8W amp drives my Sonus Faber Elipsas 92dB without any problem, but what works in my system might not work in yours, depends also on your room size and listening habits). Leben makes the CS-600 2x32/28W (6L6GC/EL34 tubes), excellent integrated amp but maybe not as refined as the Air Tight pieces.
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Sonus Faber Elipsa SE | REL S/812 | Goldmund Telos 280 | EAR Yoshino 912 | Merason DAC1 | Innuos ZENith Mk3 | Clearaudio Innovation Basic + TT5 + Lyra Delos | Studer A810+A807 | Nakamichi Dragon | RDacoustic Hybrid Acoustic Diffuser |
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Was driving my Focal1038be with a PA Audio BHK250-I have now switched that out for a MC452. Both combos have provided pleasurable listening experiences. The 452 is a tad more laid back, but with a larger, deeper soundstage, while the BHk250 was a bit more resolving, to my ears. I have thought about moving the focals for some JBls or Sonia Faber speakers.
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Sopra2s now being commanded by an Accuphase E-650 and responding admirably. 30 Class A watts can and do boot the dBs.
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#187
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Scala V2 driven with AR 160M +ref 6
OR CJ 27A+ ref6 |
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What are you driving your Focals with?
Update on my system, Sopra 3 with Mc462 and ARC LS28SE
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Living Room Audio research LS28SE preamplifier, Aurender N10 Streamer, Topping D90 DAC, McIntosh MC462 amplifier. Focal Sopra 3 speakers. Salamander Archetype rack, Symposium Acoustics Segue shelves, Silver Eclipse 7 XLRs, Shunyata Everest power conditioner, Alpha V2, Delta V2 and Venom V2 10/12 power cords, and Audioquest Oak speaker cables. GIK Acoustic's bass soffits and 244 bass trap Art panels room treatments. Sony XBR75X900e 4K TV and Sony UBP-X800 Blu-ray player |
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I currently power my Sopra 2 with Jeff Rowland 201 Mono Amps + PC1 @ 385 Volts. I use a Hovland HP100MC Pre with Telefunken NOS Tubes and a Modwright PH 9 Phono. Sources include: dCS Bartok-Aurender N10, Nakamichi Dragon, and Roksan Xerses Turnable with SME IV & Soundsmith Paua MK II cartridge.
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Nice system, I’m sure your Sopras must shine! Always liked the Hovland pre, it’s often successfully mated with SS power amps. Great sources too, enjoy!
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Sonus Faber Elipsa SE | REL S/812 | Goldmund Telos 280 | EAR Yoshino 912 | Merason DAC1 | Innuos ZENith Mk3 | Clearaudio Innovation Basic + TT5 + Lyra Delos | Studer A810+A807 | Nakamichi Dragon | RDacoustic Hybrid Acoustic Diffuser |
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