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Two rather different choices, don't you think?

Posted by Jack G (A) on January 7, 2002 at 13:49:24

In Reply to: ASL Leyla 845 vs Orchid modified for 45s posted by Deon G on January 7, 2002 at 04:53:41:

I havn't heard the Orchid, modified or otherwise.
Since I'm not Thorsten, I won't lecture you on the sound of gear I've never heard.
I will give you a few personal observations, having lived with quite a few SETs for years.
As the power goes down there seems to be an increase in *immediacy*. 10s have it more than any other tube I've heard. OTOH, this comes at a price. Lower power gives less dynamics,and less bass(sometimes leaner sound).I'm not talking volume here. Your speakers don't need alot of power,now, but if you move into a bigger room, or aquire a taste for orchestral music, things may change. I started with 300Bs, then 2A3s, then 10s, now I have 845s.

Whats nice about the Leyla, is that it takes 7 6SN7s, so you can taylor it to whatever sound you prefer-lush, lean, forward, laid back etc..
Whats bad aout the Leyla, is that it takes 7 6SN7s- thats alot of NOS tubes, and they aren't cheap.
I will say, that with the exception of immediacy, the Leyla does just about everything as well or better than any SET I've heard. It might give up a pinch of warmth to 300B or 2A3 amps, but its just as smooth or smoother. Its very lush(with the right input/drivers) You don't need the power, but it isn't muscle bound either. Its rather suave sounding.
In the end, its your choice.
enjoy,
Jack

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