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Re: Tube Newbie: Tube Amp Recommendations???

Posted by foolno1@blazenet.net (A) on August 18, 2002 at 03:12:24

In Reply to: Tube Newbie: Tube Amp Recommendations??? posted by EmailTim on August 18, 2002 at 00:31:10:

You don't mention the speakers you're using, which is going to be critical in selecting a tube amplifier, nor do you suggest what you are trying to accomplish. With your Levinson amp, and the output power you already have, I don't think horizontal biamping will be a very rewarding experience. If you really want to biamp, get a second matching Levinson amp and biamp vertically. Of the amps you mentioned, I wouldn't use the McIntosh or the Sonic Frontiers on the top end (I use an 80 watt SF for the bass portion of my speakers, the only thing it does really well). I believe the Jeff Rowland is more on the warm side, if that's what you're seeking, as is Conrad Johnson. Audio Research is fairly neutral, depending on which amp you choose. No experience with AtmaSphere. If you do this you'll have to make allowance for setting the gain on at least one of the amps to keep the speakers balanced sound-wise, and you may still have a heck of a time with imaging a phase relationships. If it was mine, I'd try bi-wiring from you existing amp first, and don't be afraid to try different speaker cables for top and bottom to tailor the sound. Identical cables are often better, but not always. Still not satisfied? Get a matching Levinson. Just my 2 pennies.

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