They sound like what is in front of them. The only tube amp I have heard with XVs is the Audio Research 160M in my system. We disconnected the mighty Boulder 3060, hooked up the 160Ms and my friends who like tubes were delighted with the sound, all that warm, wet, natural, organic, musical tube tone -- hard to believe it was the same speaker.How is the YG Sonja XV speaker with tube amplifiers? Thinking of something like the VAC Statement 452 iQ Amp monos paired with the YG XV.
when you under drive speakers with tubes, that's what you get.They sound like what is in front of them. The only tube amp I have heard with XVs is the Audio Research 160M in my system. We disconnected the mighty Boulder 3060, hooked up the 160Ms and my friends who like tubes were delighted with the sound, all that warm, wet, natural, organic, musical tube tone -- hard to believe it was the same speaker.
I think you can take the word "under" out of your statementwhen you under drive speakers with tubes, that's what you get.
loloI think you can take the word "under" out of your statement
my statement is accurate. i've also tried 160ms on YG (and a Ref 75SE). warmth, euphony, etc. are a result of high distortion due to driving the amps too hard. i have other efficient speakers to direct compare, unlike you.I think you can take the word "under" out of your statement
So, in your opinion the YG Sonja XV need a solid state amp instead of tube amps? I really was thinking that Sonja XV with VAC Statement 452 iQ Amp could be a nice match.my statement is accurate. i've also tried 160ms on YG (and a Ref 75SE). warmth, euphony, etc. are a result of high distortion due to driving the amps too hard. i have other efficient speakers to direct compare, unlike you.
I've never heard the combination, just was saying YGs prefer alot of power in my experience and ARC 160m isn't enough. I'd love to hear the big Vacs or new ARCs coming out on YG. I wouldn't be surprised if they were a wonderful match.So, in your opinion the YG Sonja XV need a solid state amp instead of tube amps? I really was thinking that Sonja XV with VAC Statement 452 iQ Amp could be a nice match.
So, in your opinion the YG Sonja XV need a solid state amp instead of tube amps? I really was thinking that Sonja XV with VAC Statement 452 iQ Amp could be a nice match.
Sounds like I would love that soundThey sound like what is in front of them. The only tube amp I have heard with XVs is the Audio Research 160M in my system. We disconnected the mighty Boulder 3060, hooked up the 160Ms and my friends who like tubes were delighted with the sound, all that warm, wet, natural, organic, musical tube tone -- hard to believe it was the same speaker.
Cairn(2-way stand mount) $8500, Stand $1500
Tor(2-way stand mount) $10,500, Stand $1500
Talus(2-way floor standing) $14,200
Ascent(3-way floor standing) $19,800
Summit(3 way floor standing) $25,000
Descent(active sub) $7800
The drivers are the same.New Peak Series Unveiled
Just received details together with a promotional video available You Tube and I presume on their website
Two standmounts, three floorstanders and a sub woofer with prices ranging from $8k to $25k. 1" thick resin sides and CNC aluminium frame, Forge Core tweeter and up to 10.25" woofer with crossovers in the bass.
An attractive looking blend of their traditional design softened by the resin side panels.
If they sound as good as they look and it is in keeping with their earlier standards of sound quality should be an attractive buy.
Will be interested to read the reviews which I imagine will follow shortly
![]() | Steve Williams Site Founder | Site Owner | Administrator | ![]() | Ron Resnick Site Owner | Administrator | ![]() | Julian (The Fixer) Website Build | Marketing Managersing |