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In Reply to: RE: Vintage Luxman Tube Gear [Ping: Interstage Tranny] posted by Plato65 on May 25, 2014 at 09:03:11
I also listen to a LOT of classical. Especially violin concertos, etc...
What you do what is some thing with a good clean top end. BUTTTTTT - what you also need is something with a really good, strong upper bass. A lot of the violin magic is of course in the treble. But the beauty is in that lower tone area that sits just below the midrange. NO bass, but lowerer mid.
Luxmans good. So you are off to a good start. Have you considered tubes?? Great for classical. I use a Sherwood and can't imagine changing.
Also what speakers are you running?
enjoy
charles
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I really should stop taking that cold medicine????
Does Luxman offer any tubed integrated amp?
ALso don't limit yourself to Luxman.
ALso factor in a complete rebuild. It is WELLLLLL worth it!!!!
charles
Thanks! I agree that low mids are also important, but when they're wrong, they rarely irritate or cause fatigue the same way that strident upper mids and lower treble do. Hence the emphasis on the refined highs.
Definitely tubes. The speakers are Tannoy 15" Monitor Gold, Dynaco A25, and others.
Spend the time and money on a nice tube setup. You don't need big wattage if you are listening to classical. Tubes and classical just seem to be a perfect match.
My preferred classical is my Sherwood S-5000. Fully rebuilt by Mike Samra.
Example: A sherwood runs about $500 or so. And a full rebuild should run you about $500-600, depending on what needs to be done. After Mike finishs you will be VERYYYYYY happy. And it will last longer than you. I am a big fan of vintage SS. But honestly, most of that stuff is on it's last legs. And most likely will need constant attention in years to come.
But post freely on what's available and fits your needs. Take your time and look. Don't rush!!!! it will pay off in the end when you are sitting back and listening to your Sherwood, Eico, etc....
charles
Oh, for the good old days. I got my Sherwood S5000II and S3000IV thrown in free by the seller when I bought my Bozak 302a and matching utility cabinet because the seller had no bites after advertising them for $50 for the pair along with a Miracord 10H.
Only a few of years ago these were still in the $100 dollar each range for nice units.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada
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