Jvitti1970 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I have a pair of 1976 LS that i am looking to upgrade the electronics that feed them.2 channel music listening . Open to separates or a good integrated. Prefer SS to tubes. Source will be a network streamer budget $1500-2k. I have gone back and fourth on vintage VS new. Musical tastes include every from Tool to smooth jazz suggestions please and thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Take a look at the current Yamaha A-S1200 or last generation A-S1100. Vintage look, neutral/warmish sound, plenty of low end grunt. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jvitti1970 Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 @willlandThat Yamaha is interesting price is comparable to a Parasound Hint6. I believe the DACS are the same and really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Jvitti1970 said: I believe the DACS are the same and really good No DAC in the Yamahas. Strictly analog integrated amps. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Buy either of the VRDs for sale in the garage sale section. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jvitti1970 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 @Schu ive been intrigued but hesitant about going to tubes feeling like id run short on head room and low end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 ZERO issue with head room on a PP design... dampening factor is lower so there is less LF response, but you won't miss it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Are you saying you are looking for amplification and it could be in the form of separate amp or integrated/receiver? If so vrd is excellent tube amp. If you are actually contimplating a preamp give Schiit Fraya + a look. Gives you both passive, which is an interesting if you have never experienced, and tube gain stage that you don't have to use full time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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