Hi all,
While my solid state curiosity is piqued, my main system is having some issues. I have become disillusioned with my ARC ref250s after one of the monoblocks developed a mechanical buzz after 1000hrs of use. Prior to that, this pair has broken down at least twice due to coupling cap issues resulting in loss of bias killing tubes.
Anyway, enough about that. I am looking for suitable tube power amplifier to replace the ref250. For the moment, I am pretty happy with my linestage - ARC ref40 so I may not change it out.
I listen to a lot of vocals so my preference in descending order of importance :
1) mid range - vocals must sound nice
2) soundstage
3) bass - bass would be nice
My speakers & associated equipment are listed in my signature.
Any suggestions on what to audition ?
Regards,
Joe Ling
While my solid state curiosity is piqued, my main system is having some issues. I have become disillusioned with my ARC ref250s after one of the monoblocks developed a mechanical buzz after 1000hrs of use. Prior to that, this pair has broken down at least twice due to coupling cap issues resulting in loss of bias killing tubes.
Anyway, enough about that. I am looking for suitable tube power amplifier to replace the ref250. For the moment, I am pretty happy with my linestage - ARC ref40 so I may not change it out.
I listen to a lot of vocals so my preference in descending order of importance :
1) mid range - vocals must sound nice
2) soundstage
3) bass - bass would be nice
My speakers & associated equipment are listed in my signature.
Any suggestions on what to audition ?
Regards,
Joe Ling