Brian Ritchie;662970 Wrote:
After 18 years, I think it's finally time to lay my old amp to rest.
It's an Arcam Delta 290, paired with a 290P, bi-amping Mission 751
speakers (which are of a similar age).
When it sounds good, I still love it; unfortunately, the selector knob
is starting to
Have you considered Active Speakers / Monitors ( and possibly an active
subwoofer) for a 2.1 system. Something like
http://avihifi.co.uk/adm9.html seems within your budget.
Are any of their dealers (http://avihifi.co.uk/contact.html ) near
enough to you for a demo? Or contact the manufacturers
I've had an SBooster delivered today on a sale or return basis, plugged
it in between the stock SMPS and Touch, and it's not going to be
returned.
Chris :)
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Stratmangler
There is no element of personal attack in my response.
Thanks for the suggestions so far...
Phil Leigh;663017 Wrote:
It's worth noting that when transistor amps get to ~20-25 years old they
should be thoroughly serviced and probably partially rebuilt (caps and
rectifiers in particular should be looked at).
Both have been serviced, a few years
I was going to suggest that you try a tube amp, but I don't know what's
a good buy in the UK. Otherwise I'd suggest trying a Rogue Atlas.
Still, the price seems reasonable considering the importers take and
VAT, £1389.37 from Stone Audio vs. $1,595 from Rogue.
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Daverz
I don't think balanced will make a huge difference unless you are
running dozens of meters between the pre and amp.
More likely the quality of the goods will make a difference. Bryston
and believe it or not Crown beware the multiple quality varieties.
P
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pski
real stereo doesn't just
Daverz;663171 Wrote:
I was going to suggest that you try a tube amp, but I don't know what's
a good buy in the UK. Otherwise I'd suggest trying a Rogue Atlas.
Still, the price seems reasonable considering the importers take and
VAT, £1389.37 from Stone Audio vs. $1,595 from Rogue.
I
Stratmangler;663141 Wrote:
I've had an SBooster delivered today on a sale or return basis, plugged
it in between the stock SMPS and Touch, and it's not going to be
returned.
Chris :)
Technical? Was it free?
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pski
real stereo doesn't just wake the neighbors, it -enrages- them.. It is
pski;663174 Wrote:
I always enjoy tube amps while I clean my clothes on rocks near the
river. Same technology, eh?
p
You seem to have little to offer but sniping.
Shrug. I'm quite aware of the technical faults of tubes. And I've
had several SS amps at various price levels: a Bryston
Daverz;663171 Wrote:
Still, the price seems reasonable considering the importers take and
VAT, £1389.37 from Stone Audio vs. $1,595 from Rogue.
Obviously, 'reasonable' is a relative term!
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castalla
1 Touch - cheap unbranded optical cable - old Sony Microsystem -
Aqustics Q10 speakers
castalla;663180 Wrote:
Obviously, 'reasonable' is a relative term!
The OP mentioned a price range of £2500 (that's nearly $4000).
And, yeah, it's definitely relative. There are 'philes who look down
their noses at such budget gear.
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Daverz
But, do tubes add that subtle tint of 'blackberry'?
Utter garbage!
Remind me to get my ears syringed
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castalla
1 Touch - cheap unbranded optical cable - old Sony Microsystem -
Aqustics Q10 speakers - 2 duff ears - purrfekt!
castalla;663183 Wrote:
But, do tubes add that subtle tint of 'blackberry'?
Utter garbage!
Remind me to get my ears syringed
What's utter garbage? I made no technical claims; I reported my
preferences. If I'm to take this as a personal attack, then please go
fuck yourself.
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I recently picked one of these up, not sure if it fits your bill but it
might, and it's well under your budget:
http://www.krellonline.com/s300i.html
Integrated 2 channel preamp. 1 set of Balanced inputs. And it's best
feature is theater bypass mode, which basically switches it into amp
mode
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