Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
The Q303 sound is very similar to the QII amps, but with more firm bass oompf. I would recommend it if you want a "tube" sound. They are a bit old now so a refurb is necessary. There are different options here. Zombie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=25009 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
gordonb3 wrote: > I have an original 303 serving as a paperweight. > What a waste. get that 303 working again Gordon . . . please. Brian In UK: Chromecast Audio Dongle and Chromecast Video Dongle attached to TV - Beresford DAC - Quad 77 Integrated Amp - AVI Neutron 4 Speakers - Sennheiser HD25 Headphones. Boom in Bedroom. In Nicosia: Delete Quad 77 and Neutron 4 and insert Quad 405-2 and MB Quart 980s Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
Labarum wrote: > A Squeezebox feeding a Quad 303 Power Amp or a 33/303 Pre and Power Amp > would be a nice project. > > https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175090781457?hash=item28c4394d11:g:uvgAAOSw5NRhqQAs > > This is Quad's first transistor setup, and much sought after. > > Try that instead, Carp. > Interesting... I have an original 303 serving as a paperweight. On topic: A vintage Luxman LV105 can be found for around $500. If you want more valves/tubes you can find a Luxman A3500 for twice that amount. Advantage of these amps is that the tubes are encased, but still visible, so they are more kid- and pet friendly. gordonb3's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=71050 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
Think Copland have integrated amps with valves. Zombie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=25009 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
A Squeezebox feeding a Quad 303 Power Amp or a 33/303 Pre and Power Amp would be a nice project. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175090781457?hash=item28c4394d11:g:uvgAAOSw5NRhqQAs This is Quad's first transistor setup, and much sought after. Try that instead, Carp. Brian In UK: Chromecast Audio Dongle and Chromecast Video Dongle attached to TV - Beresford DAC - Quad 77 Integrated Amp - AVI Neutron 4 Speakers - Sennheiser HD25 Headphones. Boom in Bedroom. In Nicosia: Delete Quad 77 and Neutron 4 and insert Quad 405-2 and MB Quart 980s Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
Lucky boy, but without the matching power amps it's getting you nowhere - it's powered from a power amp! You can still find complete sets https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224745389008?hash=item3453de7bd0:g:RkYAAOSwHSdhvIlL At a price! Brian In UK: Chromecast Audio Dongle and Chromecast Video Dongle attached to TV - Beresford DAC - Quad 77 Integrated Amp - AVI Neutron 4 Speakers - Sennheiser HD25 Headphones. Boom in Bedroom. In Nicosia: Delete Quad 77 and Neutron 4 and insert Quad 405-2 and MB Quart 980s Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
Labarum wrote: > > > If you want a retro- system look at Quad Valve Amps > > https://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/valve-products/ I think I still have an original Quad pre-amp in the attic. Bill ftlight's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5294 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
Why would you want a tube (valve) amplifier except for nostalgia? They add harmonic distortion - maybe of the sort we like. They cost a lot more. They may need more maintenance. Is that Audioheaven box a hybrid with the work done by solid state components and a valve thrown into the signal path to introduce that valve "warmth" (harmonic distortion). If you want a retro- system look at Quad Valve Amps https://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/valve-products/ Nicely made and probably a joy to own, but a good modern solid state design. will serve better. Brian In UK: Chromecast Audio Dongle and Chromecast Video Dongle attached to TV - Beresford DAC - Quad 77 Integrated Amp - AVI Neutron 4 Speakers - Sennheiser HD25 Headphones. Boom in Bedroom. In Nicosia: Delete Quad 77 and Neutron 4 and insert Quad 405-2 and MB Quart 980s Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
Why? The Tannoy D100s arent anything special and certainly dont need a 2000 Euro amp to perform properly. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* Joggler & Pi4/Khadas -> Onkyo TXNR686 -> Celestion F20s *Office* Joggler & Pi3 -> Denon RCD N8 -> Celestion F10s *Dining Room* SB Boom *Kitchen* UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* Pi Zero+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV) & Bathroom* SB Touch ->Denon AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s + Kef ceiling speakers *Guest Room* Joggler > Topping Amp -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes Everything controlled by iPeng & Material on iOS d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
On Sat, Jul 10, 2021 at 10:32:45AM +, cliveb wrote: >schoeppi wrote: >> >> What kind of squeezebox do you like to connect? If you have a touch or a >> Transporter no DAC is needed, a Classic does not have a DAC included so >> either also a external DAC is needed or the amp has to be able to do >> digital to analog conversion. >I don't have anything to say about tube amps, but I will just point out >that all Squeezeboxes (including the Classic) do have DACs and analogue >outputs, so schoeppi's advice about needing a DAC is not actually >correct. Oh, sorry, you are right. I should have known better. I had a Classic a few years ago and after reading your comment I remembered using it without a external DAC. Man, I am getting old :-(! Cheers, Schoepp ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
On Sat, Jul 10, 2021 at 08:38:24AM +, Man in a van wrote: >Get yourself around a few of these dealers > >https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=hifi_loc=Hamburg=10 > >There are some very good German mfg's of valve amplifiers (Octave >springs to mind, a bit expensive though :)) A, OK, you are from Germany. Then this might be interesting: https://www.lowbeats.de/test-cayin-cs-55a-prachtvoller-roehren-amp-mit-2-x-40-watt/ Cayin IMHO is very interesting for tube amp newbies and if the price matters. Also the tested model has a DAC included which means you can connect every squeezebox you like. And last but not least the CS 55a can be used if different types of tubes and is easy to handle regarding the used tubes (BIAS). I am sure you can get one to test at home for some days if you ask the dealer: https://cayin.com/online-kaufen/ Just give them a call... Cheers from Munich, Schoepp ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
schoeppi wrote: > > What kind of squeezebox do you like to connect? If you have a touch or a > Transporter no DAC is needed, a Classic does not have a DAC included so > either also a external DAC is needed or the amp has to be able to do > digital to analog conversion. I don't have anything to say about tube amps, but I will just point out that all Squeezeboxes (including the Classic) do have DACs and analogue outputs, so schoeppi's advice about needing a DAC is not actually correct. Until recently: Transporter -> ATC SCM100A, now sold :-( House move forced change to: SBR SPDIF out -> Meridian 218 -> Meridian M6 cliveb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=348 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
carp wrote: > Hi folks, > > can anyone recommend me a tube amp? Maybe my question is too simple... > > I would like to connect a Squeezebox to it, maybe a turn table, too. I > do not want to spend more than 2000 euros/dollars and it should be a > single device (not a pre-amp/amp combination). My speakers are a pair of > Tannoy D100. > > Is that possible? Get yourself around a few of these dealers https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=hifi_loc=Hamburg=10 There are some very good German mfg's of valve amplifiers (Octave springs to mind, a bit expensive though :)) Second hand may be the way to go (check about servicing) I have a Unison Research Simply 10 I must get out of its box again :) ronnie Man in a van's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43627 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
Steve Agnew wrote: > I've been enjoying one of these which looks like it would tick most of > your boxes. > > https://heaven11audio.com/billie-stereo-intergrated-amplifier/?v=8e3eb2c69a18 > > 35188 > > They are currently out of stock but there is a waiting list on their web > site. > > Cheers, Steve.Looks interesting. Although I have never seen so few > specifications listed under "Technical Data". Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk slartibartfast's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35609 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
carp wrote: > Hi folks, > > can anyone recommend me a tube amp? Maybe my question is too simple... > > I would like to connect a Squeezebox to it, maybe a turn table, too. I > do not want to spend more than 2000 euros/dollars and it should be a > single device (not a pre-amp/amp combination). My speakers are a pair of > Tannoy D100. > > Is that possible? I've been enjoying one of these which looks like it would tick most of your boxes. https://heaven11audio.com/billie-stereo-intergrated-amplifier/?v=8e3eb2c69a18 35188 They are currently out of stock but there is a waiting list on their web site. Cheers, Steve. +---+ |Filename: MG_6848-1.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35188| +---+ Steve Agnew's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=840 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
> Am 08.07.2021 um 19:05 schrieb carp > : > > > can anyone recommend me a tube amp? Maybe my question is too simple... No, its not to simple. But we all do not know what sounds good to you and therefore the best would be if you go to one or more dealer and listen to different tube amps. Or even better, ask your dealers to get different tube amp models for some days and test them at home in your known listening environment and oyur speakers and without stress. > I would like to connect a Squeezebox to it, maybe a turn table, too. I > do not want to spend more than 2000 euros/dollars and it should be a > single device (not a pre-amp/amp combination). My speakers are a pair of > Tannoy D100. I’ve looked around the net and for your speakers a amp wit at least 30W is recommended. Many tube amps to not have that much power ;-). So take care that the amp has enough power but its not said that you need it. I depends how loud you want to listen and how it sounds. Also this has to be tested at home with your speakers and it is very likely that also amps with less then 30W output will work with your speakers. What kind of squeezebox do you like to connect? If you have a touch or a Transporter no DAC is needed, a Classic does not have a DAC included so either also a external DAC is needed or the amp has to be able to do digital to analog conversion. > Is that possible? Yes, ofcourse! I also use a tube amp with a external DAC and Squeeezeboxes. Cheers, Schoepp ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier
Hi folks, can anyone recommend me a tube amp? Maybe my question is too simple... I would like to connect a Squeezebox to it, maybe a turn table, too. I do not want to spend more than 2000 euros/dollars and it should be a single device (not a pre-amp/amp combination). My speakers are a pair of Tannoy D100. Is that possible? Carsten carp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3584 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
