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    Vintage Receiver or New Integrated Amplifier for La Scala's?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    Just want to give everyone an update a couple of things I've done since my original post.

     

    After some of the suggestions in this thread, I purchased a Muzishare X7 integrated amplifier about a month ago through Amazon and used it for two days before one of the tubes began "red plating", which is a new term for me. I switched tubes and concluded the problem was in the socket. Ended up sending it back to Amazon for a refund. Didn't really have it long enough to do any listening or comparisons. 

     

    Based upon some of the comments here about McIntosh, I went to a local McIntosh dealer to listen to a McIntosh 275 tube amplifier. After a bit of listening they offered to let me demo the unit at home on my La Scalas. For the past five days my wife and I have been comparing it to both my Sansui G-33000 receiver and Sansui CA/BA 2000 separates, listening to a wide range of artists and music. So far, my preliminary observations are that the 275 definitely sounds different than either of the Sanusi units with the La Scalas. I'd describe it as not as forward or detailed, and it seems to soften the overall sound. This was with jazz, rock etc. I also want to say the Sansui's seem to handle the transients in some of my faster paced music better. I'm not sure if these descriptions make sense but these are the words that came to my mind to explain what I thought I was hearing. Is this the "tube sound" that I've read about?

     

    By way of background, I've never heard a tube amplifier and have never done a comparison like this before. Any comments or suggestions for additional comparisons, or to just help me understand the differences in what I'm hearing are very welcome. Thanks!

    Klipsch customer service.

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    9 hours ago, RandyH000 said:

    Nobody was sleeping at the wheel , Covid 19 infected the planet which in turn affected  klipsch Operations  and a whole lot of other manufacturers as well ---and it takes time to come back to normal  while most everybody is working remotely  for safer distancing and isolation --

     

    -the faster infection rates will be lowered , the faster workers can come back to the workplace -

    I understand what has and is happening, however, in my opinion the acknowledgement and changes they are implementing now should've been done sooner. Always room for improvement, even during a crisis.

     

    1 hour ago, pbphoto said:

    Does this have anything to do with staffing a help desk?

    I second that question. 

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    Vintage Receiver or New Integrated Amplifier for La Scala's?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    It's somewhat dependent on what type of music you listen to, and at what volume levels. If you're a jazz/acoustic/folk/classical guy go for a SET, either 2A3 or 300B. In my opinion these amps paired with Lascalas are a match made in heaven. Also, the Decware Zen Triode would be a wonderful match (although I haven't heard one in person). Lascalas need a refined signal because they don't do a damn thing to tame a hard,  edgy sounding amp. They also don't need more than a few watts –– you're always going to be listening to less than 1 watt (for home use). The class A amps are so sweet, but they can't make them do 200w so that's why there are A/B amps. Take advantage of the fact that a class A is all you need (assuming you aren't metalhead). I've used push-pull with mine and they are okay... then I got the itch to build a 2A3 and never looked back. 3.5w per channel, detailed and smooth, with tonal qualities... you just need to hear one. 
    How would you describe the sound difference between a 2A3 and a 300b amp? Any other advantages or disadvantages to either?

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    Vintage Receiver or New Integrated Amplifier for La Scala's?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    1 hour ago, nickyboy6100 said:

    I’ve only run La Scala’s with an amp/preamp combo and was always happy with the sound. Now I’m wanting to change it up and try a vintage receiver. I’m 40 years old and I’ve never tried tubes. I’ve always wondered if I would like them so I think now is the time to try. I’m gonna try to find a Fisher 500c that has been gone through and is sonically in good shape. I figure that will be a good way to test the waters before I throw a ton of money at something I might not like. 

    Our experiences and paths are very similar. I'm a bit older than you and about 7 years ago I got the bug to try some vintage receivers to change things up and that was before I got the La Scala's a couple years ago. I too, have never tried tubes yet I read glowing (no pun intended) reviews from folks that have either used them for years or those that have recently begun the journey. So, I'm at the point where tubes are very real option for me, but which type, SET, PP, and there's so many tube numbers to understand🤔.

    Vintage Receiver or New Integrated Amplifier for La Scala's?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    2 hours ago, henry4841 said:

    Either one would be a good choice but for an entirely different sound SE. The thing is one would have to spend much more for a SS amplifier to get the quality of sound in a tube amplifier. This is from someone who has 30 or more amplifiers at the present time both tube and SS. Most of my SS ones are First Watt clones which retail in the thousands. This one is highly reviewed.   https://www.amazon.com/BOYUU-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Amplifier-Single-end/dp/B07L4GL63N/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=21ZGDGM8E1AZJ&dchild=1&keywords=tube+amplifier+stereo&qid=1611866460&sprefix=tube+amp%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFLRUFDVzM1REVTTEgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxNDQ2MTgyWlpTNjY1VzkzWUU3JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MzU4MThNVFFTWEdONzVGMU0md2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

     

    And for push pull consider this one. https://www.amazon.com/BOYUU-MT-34-Intergrated-Amplifier-Push-pull/dp/B07L3HQ425/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=21ZGDGM8E1AZJ&dchild=1&keywords=tube+amplifier+stereo&qid=1611866523&sprefix=tube+amp%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUVpCUE9WSzEzVTNHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzI5ODIzRkw3TkVCOTU3QkoyJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MzQ0MDIxUzVZNjlBSFNXOTM5JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

    Thanks henry! As far a SET integrated, would this be one to get started with and do you have other recommendations also, even if a bit more? 

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