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Re: Me Want Valve Amp. 8^) - CGV300B [message #9000 is a reply to message #8999] Mon, 30 May 2005 08:08 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Russell Black is currently offline  Russell Black
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I can't compare this with other tube amps (I come from a solid state background, but I can tell you this - the sound is detailed, clean and naturalistic. I can follow basslines better with this amp than any other I have heard. The imaging/soundstaging is great - its not like other amplifiers - its a little hard to describe, but it can be very impressive.

I guess there is alot to be said for good circuit design and sensible parts selection, as opposed to needless complexity and expense.

My only "reservation" is that I would love to hear the MAG15 - more power and punch.

Of course all this is completely subjective

I have a pair the Bob Brines FT1600s (mark 1).

 
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