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In Reply to: RE: tell us what you consider warm and not warm... posted by saltyflies on June 25, 2008 at 13:02:56
evolved to GAS Son and Hafler amps, which to my ear, although having some SS sparkle and brightness, overall are warmer amps, particularly the GAS. Because GAS was so clearer than the McIntosh or so I thought, I went the way of these amps, with my old KEF based speakers and also hearing them on Maggies and old Advents, etc. You know how old I am.
I have never had the privilege of hearing or owning a Plinius although I almost pulled the trigger on a 9200 once for just over $2k.
Currently, I use a Roksan Kandy KA 1, Mk III, as you can tell on my profile. It's been described by some as slightly "dark," but not to my ears. It's more neutral and bracingly clean with the highly efficient speakers I use.
Also, I have lived through a whole evolution of amps, cabling, tubes, cd p's, TTs and carts with a pair of Vandersteen 2 Ce Sigs owned by a close friend. He loves warm and smooth. I just find them not very dynamic with his stuff, and not that warm either. He has a REL sub, btw. So again, I don't know.
Your post was very helpful. Thanks again.
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Glad to help.
I’ve read the primare described as a lesser version of plinius. I believe they’re available at best buys -- might be worth checking out.
Vandies have a presentation that I hear as already forgiving. Pairing them with something that provides additional warmth, makes them too
recessed or mellow. A less polite amp, may loose abit of that warm, smooth effect, but I think does a better job of waking them up.
Believe what your ears say - not hearsay.
Your comments shed light here.
I haven't heard a Primare but am aware of them. Are they durable? Service issues?
Vandersteens do sound a bit recessed and smooth, so that in my friend's system with tubes, it's a very smooth, clean, inoffensive type sound, which isn't my cup. I don't think even the REL helped much, it just sounds like added painted on low bass, not that well integrated.
I like a more powerful and dynamic presentation, but still want the smooth and silky sound. I listen to mostly classical orchestra, shows like soundtracks and such, vocal, some 70-80's pop/rock, Christian rock/pop and vocal and some big band and small group jazz and chamber.
I know little of primare. I just remember reading a dealer commenting that he carries both for those not wanting to go the extra mile for the plinius.
Believe what your ears say - not hearsay.
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