SonicSeeker Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 8 hours ago, TubeHiFiNut said: Canadian SET monoblocks. Uses the 845 tube. About 18 watts. They ceased production some years back. I still occasionally see pairs on the Net. I've been considering getting one of the Line Magnetic LM-518ia 845 based amps to compare with the CazTechs. The LM-518ia is high on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SonicSeeker Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 23 hours ago, Schu said: Are these your amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 2 hours ago, SonicSeeker said: Are these your amps? Oh hell no... you can find anything Bing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 The best amp to pair with your speakers is my amp, lol. There is no right or wrong answer. I paired my modest amp against a $7000.00 and there was no really difference . I went home happy to know that I would not have trade my amp for the more expensive amp, unless to try an make a quick buck. Definitely, not to keep the expensive amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalifornian Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I moved to a McIntosh MC275 VI with my Belles (same as la scala) and they are quiet, clean, mucial, tight. The right music at the right volume brings tears to my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlipschFan61 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Once I went to a SET tube amp, I never looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 For use on my '77 lascalas, Peach and VRDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The Line Magnetic 518ia is a fine sounding amp. I don't think you would be disappointed....... Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicSeeker Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 I have been in Texas as of last Friday and I am sitting next to the 219 IA still in it's box I have not even opened it yet, I am waiting until we get into a new house, staying with my sister and her husband. Killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 18 minutes ago, SonicSeeker said: I have been in Texas as of last Friday and I am sitting next to the 219 IA still in it's box I have not even opened it yet, I am waiting until we get into a new house, staying with my sister and her husband. Killing me. Man that is tough. Hang in there........... I would at least have to open the box and gaze upon its beauty. Shakey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElJacobo Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Bottlehead SE-45 monoblocks for my La Scalas. I've also a pair of quicksilver horn monos which are great amps, and absolutely quiet, but there is something special about the SET sound in my ears; more emotion. The bottleheads do have a bit of "thrum" when connected to the La Scalas. Worth it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Running a PrimaLuna integrated w/my LS. Sounds fantastic! Should have gone to tubes 50 years ago! I'd be all McIntosh by now! hahaha But do love the PrimaLuna! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I alternate between First Watt -M2 and Hand Made Weston Acoustics amps from Australia My amps were a custom made design they were built with tube rolling in mind - 4 types can be used http://www.westonacoustics.com/ Here are some photos Both hand built by Earle Weston When I say hand built I mean hand built as he also winds his own transformers This is the main amp and has an output from 6 to 14wpc depending on tubes used ( KT88 tubes in photo ) And this is the preamp with inbuilt DAC and headphone amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wdecho Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 5 hours ago, ElJacobo said: Bottlehead SE-45 monoblocks for my La Scalas. I've also a pair of quicksilver horn monos which are great amps, and absolutely quiet, but there is something special about the SET sound in my ears; more emotion. The bottleheads do have a bit of "thrum" when connected to the La Scalas. Worth it to me. I am surprised to hear you have some hum, or as you say thrum, with your SE-45. I have a SE 45 I built and it is as quite as my other amplifiers with my LaScala's. My SE300B has a touch of hum or "thrum" when next to speaker but none from sitting position. I contribute it to the SE300B being more powerful. Both have DC on the filaments. Your amplifier may have AC filaments which many consider being best for sound vs DC filaments with the trade off of a touch of hum. Nothing I would fret over as long as not heard from listening position.There is some magic to direct heated triode tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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