tkeady

Mark, I have the Cayin TA-30 as well and was considering the same setup. Found this review thought it might help. http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/tube_audio_design_tad150_signature.htm I was also looking at a Belari tube phono pre amp. t

Just bought a pair of KG-4's. When I did and A/B comparison with my Forte II's, I was really disappointed. The KG-4's sounded muddy and dull. Is there really that much difference between the two? Or could there be something wrong with my KG-4's? t

I'm,interested in the phono preamp, email me and we can discuss it. tkeady@lps.org Tom

I bought a pair of Forte II's about 9 months ago. I ran them with an early 70's Marantz 2270, and thought they sounded great. I could only compare them to the early big Advents I had, but the sound was vastly improved. I had read here that tube was the way to go. Long story short I ended up buying a Cayin TA 30 w/all the mods from Paul at Bizzy Bee. I'm new to the tube amps but I couldn't be happier. Separation, diffenition and clarity are outstanding. I'm hearing a lot more music than I did before. My two cents says go with tubes. Good luck with your search.

I am looking at buying a NAD PP2 and wondered what you thought of it. I'll be using it with a Cayin TA30 and Forte II's. I know it is considered enter level but then that's where I'm at. Thanks Tom

If a guy waits long enough and treats others fair good things will happen. I just got a pair of mint Forte II's about a month ago and absolutely love them. Had read here that they sounded great on tubes and got a Cayin TA 30, they sound even better. Good luck with them.

I just bought a Cayin TA30 from Paul and I'm really happy with it. I'm running it through Forte II's so when I saw your post it generated interest. I'm new to this tube thing and looking to tie my Thorens TD 160 to the Cayin. So I need to research phono preamps, any info on the NAD PP-2? Can I get info on the Fitz/Armstong CD I want to purchase a one. Tom

Craig, I have ForteII's, what's the fix? Tom

I see you have a Cayin TA 30. What can you tell me about it. I just bought a pair of Forte II's and was considering the Cayin. Right now I have a Marantz 2270 and wanted to move to a tube system. tk

Looking for any info on the Cayin TA 30. Had a great conversation with Paul at Bizzy Bee and wanted to hear from anyone who has owned one with or w/o his hop-up mods. I will be using it with Forte II's. I understand there is no phono jack, I want to run a CD and turntable. t

Thanks Craig, it's early on for me and I want to explore all options. This AM I was listening to "The Sex Mob Does Bond" and realized how much I was missing with my old Advents. This is great to rediscover. Thanks for the reply. t

Some of the reading I've done has me leaning toward the Jolida 202a.It's in my price range and the reviews I've read are encouraging, they sound like a good match. At this point I'm happy with the Marantz but always looking to improve.

Thanks for the good advice. I knew I found the right place for reliable information. t

I just bought a pair of Forte II's and I'm running them off a Marantz 2270 that's over 30 years old. I would like to up grade and have heard the tube type amp & pre-amps will give a better sound. This is my first pair of Klipsch and I've been out of the stereo world for quite a few years and feel I'm at the novice level. Would appreciate any advice. t