Jefe Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) The best sounding low powered tube integrated amp you've ever heard with Heritage speakers? Edited December 31, 2020 by Jefe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Mine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, mike stehr said: Mine Yep, Mike’s..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefe Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, mike stehr said: Mine watcha got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang_flht Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Great pics 🤩 Mine : Cary SLi50, first version 2x30W Class A Denis Had version, with good valves (not valves original). Currently, Inspire de Denis Had are great, but there are many others ! http://glowinthedarkaudio.com/dennis-had-ifa1-kt88.html http://glowinthedarkaudio.com/amps.html 😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Mine: TubeCube7, 3.5 watt per channel, with 1972 Heresy. Can't play loud, but sounds pretty awesome, haven't heard any other tube Amp with Heritage speakers so my little Amp does qualify as the best I ever heard! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetowne Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Melo, I've got one of those Tubecubes on order. I found a good deal and couldn't pass it up. Should be fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Jefe said: The best sounding low powered integrated tube amp you've ever heard with Heritage speakers? Lots to talk about here. Will comment after mods move this to the tubes section! Happy new year (I hope). Maynard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmalloy Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, MeloManiac said: Mine: TubeCube7, 3.5 watt per channel, with 1972 Heresy. Can't play loud, but sounds pretty awesome, haven't heard any other tube Amp with Heritage speakers so my little Amp does qualify as the best I ever heard! Heresy has a 99dB/1 watt SPL, shouldn't 3.5wpc be enough to drive it to loud levels, even in a fairly sized room? What's the SPL you get from it at your listening location? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 23 minutes ago, fmalloy said: Heresy has a 99dB/1 watt SPL, shouldn't 3.5wpc be enough to drive it to loud levels, even in a fairly sized room? What's the SPL you get from it at your listening location? It is pretty loud, and sounds excellent at low volume too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Dollar Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 hours ago, MeloManiac said: Mine: TubeCube7, 3.5 watt per channel, with 1972 Heresy. I have a TubeCube 7 as well and installed 1960's Mullard tubes - sounds unbelievably good after the Mullard's put in. Also using Heresy I's and a KSW15. 3D soundstage and wonderful from cymbal to mid-bass. Recently replaced with a McIntosh MC240 which I do like better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I upgraded my TubeCube7 with Sovtek EL84M tubes, which have slightly longer plates. Love them. Here in Belgium, we have just started 2021, so Happy New-year to all of you! 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 31, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 31, 2020 Moved to Talkin Tubes for more discussion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Dollar Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, MeloManiac said: I upgraded my TubeCube7 with Sovtek EL84M tubes, which have slightly longer plates. Love them. I have heard the EL84M's are recommended and have many good reviews, certainly less expensive. I worked with the guy I buy tubes from and asked for the most "tube" sound possible - hence the Mullards. So am thinking either are a great choice. Wife did notice the change going from Sino to Mullard and commented without being asked - amazing how much a different brand of tubes can make. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, Ole Dollar said: I have heard the EL84M's are recommended and have many good reviews, certainly less expensive. I worked with the guy I buy tubes from and asked for the most "tube" sound possible - hence the Mullards. So am thinking either are a great choice. Wife did notice the change going from Sino to Mullard and commented without being asked - amazing how much a different brand of tubes can make. My sino tubes did not light up equally bright so I replaced them with the EL84Ms for aesthetic reasons but was pleasantly surprised with the sound quality upgrade😊. I plan on buying nos Mullards if I can find them. I live in Belgium and I paid substantial postage and import duties to get the TubeCube7 here from the US. Some called me crazy, but I have no regrets at all! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetowne Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, MeloManiac said: I live in Belgium and I paid substantial postage and import duties to get the TubeCube7 here from the US. Some called me crazy, but I have no regrets at all! I ordered mine last week. I got 15% off for subscribing to their mailing list and an additional 20 dollars off for using paypal credit. Total cost 133 USD with shipping included. Of course it's backordered and have no idea when it will arrive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, wetowne said: I ordered mine last week. I got 15% off for subscribing to their mailing list and an additional 20 dollars off for using paypal credit. Total cost 133 USD with shipping included. Of course it's backordered and have no idea when it will arrive. I paid 170 US dollars plus 130 US dollars for shipping and import taxes. Crazy, not? But no regrets! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 12 hours ago, Jefe said: watcha got? BTW, the two amplifiers recommended aren't integrated tube amplifiers. I have two integrated tube amplifiers that are vintage. A Lafayette Stereo 250A EL86 push-pull, and a HH Scott LK48B. Both sound rather good for what they are. I haven't heard any new offerings of low watt integrated tube amplifiers. Being an integrated amplifier, you want a phono stage...correct? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 18 hours ago, Jefe said: The best sounding low powered tube integrated amp you've ever heard with Heritage speakers? What is your goal in going to such an amp? Without lots more information you will get opinions which may not help you make a decision! Maynard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, tube fanatic said: What is your goal in going to such an amp? One reason could be environmental concerns: saving energy and resources! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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