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I have a pair of Klipsch Rf 82 speakers and would like to know if anyone has used a tube amp with them. I'm particularly interested in the low amp Decware models. I recently bought a Decware zrock2 and am using it with my turntable and Oppo 203 and it really helped the sound. I'm presently using a Marantz 7007 with the original xpa-3 by Emotiva(200 watts).

It's a mc240 and I just looked at a video on servicing this amp. He changed the lowercase and tested the tubes and all the bumblebees caps that lined up in the middle of the amp. Quite a job. He said you either buy the testing equipment or change every cap. Thank you for the info, but I'm thinking the mc240 is just such a large beast I may choose to go with a Zen.

I spoke to someone today with a mc240 for $3200. One tube was broken in his antique store. They all light up, but he knows nothing else about it and he said I could test it, but I don't know how it will work with a tube broken. I is the mc240 as good as the mc225?

I'm looking to improve my stereo sound. I recently added a Vincent Phi 700 phono preamp and liked the tube sound so much I thought I'd try tubes. I presently have a Marantz 7007 7 channel amp with the the 3 front speakers running thru my Emotiva Xpa3. I also play my digital music with an Oppo 203. I'm hoping to get a cleaner sound. What tube amp would help. I spoke to Steve at Decware and he suggested the Zen Torii Junior. How does this compare to a Macintosh mc225?

To answer Schu. I have Ohm Walsh 2000 speakers. Steve thought the Ohms would have plenty of power. The juniors have 20 watts a side. He did mention the way Ohms sound goes out in a wide sound stage as a possible drawback. I explained I prefer the way the Ohms fill the room.

I'm looking to improve my stereo sound. I recently added a Vincent Phi 700 phono preamp and liked the tube sound so much I thought I'd try tubes. I presently have a Marantz 7007 7 channel amp with the the 3 front speakers running thru my Emotiva Xpa3. I also play my digital music with an Oppo 203. I'm hoping to get a cleaner lessened sound. What tube amp would help. I spoke to Steve at Decware and he suggested the Zen Torii Junior.

Thanks for responding. I was trying to experiment with tube amp in general and thought this a good start. I does a 2 channel tube amp make an even bigger difference in sound when listening to music. What would you recommend?

I recently changed from a phone Parasound phono preamp to a Vincent pho700 phono preamp. Has anyone tried the Vincent? I think it is a more natural sound although I have to turn the volume up about 5-10db louder. It came with a Conn 12au7 organ tube in it. How does this compare to other preamp in this $500-800 price range?

Low Angeles. The speakers have never been moved since taken from boxes. The speakers are used 95% for tv and about 2 hours a week on music at -40 dB on a marinara 7007 with an Emotva Xpa3 forthe front speakers. They get turned up loud for a song or 2 and are clear as a bell.. I may give them to my son, but wouldn't ship them if I decide to sell. I had a chance to play the Ohm Walsh 2000s and they are incredible sounding. They work well with the Rc62 and Rs52s in surround for music and By. But when I played a record in Pure stereo and turned the Emltiva/Marantz up loud around 0-+5 dBm it was amazing I backed down from comedy sound to -10db-20db and could listen at any volume without fatigue. Great speakers. I give a lot of credit to the Klipsh Rf82s because they are crystal clear when using the Emotiva Xpa3 for the front stage and the difference between $1000 for Rf82s and $2800 for Ohm Walsh 2000s is significant.

Just added an Oppo 203 to my system. I have a Marantz 7007 receiver which has a built in Ak24 bit dac, the Oppo has an Ak32 bit dac. I'm running rc cables on the Oppo for7.1 analog sound and I think it is a great improvement for music. The techs at Oppo told me they thought the improvement in sound between the 203 andI the 205 was only about10%. Can anyone give me their thoughts on the difference when playing 5.I music in analog?

I bought the 203 before they ran out. The Ak 32 bit dac is better than the Ak24 bit sad in the Marantz 7007. Glad I got the pool. Idon't spoke to Oppo tech support and 2 different techs said other than the balanced stereo output the sabre dad was only 10% better in the 205 compared to the 203. Also just received a front set of Ohm Walsh 2000 speakers. The Rf7s weren't wife friendly.

Low Angeles. The speakers have never been moved since taken from boxes. The speakers are used 95% for tv and about 2 hours a week on music at -40 dB on a marinara 7007 with an Emotva Xpa3 forthe front speakers. They get turned up loud for a song or 2 and are clear as a bell..

Low Angeles. The speakers have never been moved since taken from boxes.

I'm thinking of selling a set of 9 year old Rf82's. I'm the original owner and they are in great shape and sound awesome. What should I ask for them?

I'm thinking of selling a set of 9 year old Rf82's. I'm the original owner and they are in great shape and sound awesome. What should I ask for them?