Amp selection for 2 Pi Towers. [message #47124] |
Wed, 15 June 2005 13:48 ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
Shane
Messages: 1117 Registered: May 2009
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After emailing with Wayne about the 2 pi towers, he has suggested looking at the Stoetkit Jr. as a good amp to drive these. I am looking at spending $1k -$1.2k on an amp, preamp, and phono stage (have to have the turntable-MM cart)and this is my first real foray into tubes so I'm not going to drop a big load of money to start off with. I have looked at the Nohr Se18 which has all this in one unit, Bottlehead seperates, the Stoet, and several others including Jolida and such. Any suggestions from Pi users would be greatly appreciated. I realize everyones tastes vary, so here's what I typically listen to: blues, classic and newer rock, some classical, and jazz---there, a little bit of everything!!). I've also just read the thread on possibly being able to "upgrade" the 2 pi's later on depending on how I build the cabinets. This is also one more thing in the mix. Thanks ahead of time for any suggestions...Shane
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Re: Amp selection for 2 Pi Towers. [message #47136 is a reply to message #47135] |
Thu, 16 June 2005 08:59 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
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Wayne Parham
Messages: 18758 Registered: January 2001
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I'm with you. I like some amps of both types, and of course, some I like better than others. I have several good solid state amps and several good tube amps. My solid state amps are from 15 watts to 2000 watts, and I like them a lot. My tube amps are all around 8 to 12 watts, and they're great sounding too.The thing about tube amps is that they are art as much as they are electronics. SET amps have a lush midrange that's irresistable, but they generally lack bass control. Push-Pull tube amps are a little more like solid state, in that they have better bass control and are sometimes more tonally balanced, but they don't do vocals like SET amps do. That little Stoetkit I enjoy so much has nearly SET-like midrange with nearly solid-state-like bass, plus it looks really cool. It uses an amplifier configuration called ultra-linear, which is a push-pull type. It has sweet vocals and tight bass, and has plenty of power too. I love to listen to music through the two π's and the Stoetkit, and it also has enough power to watch action movies. It has plenty of power, so you won't even push it hard in a room of a couple hundred square feet. So those are the reasons I suggested the Stoetkit for your two π towers. I've been smitten with the combination and find myself drawn to it. It sounds absolutely fabulous on my seven π's too.
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Re: Amp selection for 2 Pi Towers. [message #47138 is a reply to message #47137] |
Thu, 16 June 2005 09:58 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
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Wayne Parham
Messages: 18758 Registered: January 2001
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That's a good question, and I'm still looking, to tell the truth. Right now, I'm using the phono stage in a NAD C160. I have a brand-new Seduction kit with the constant current options, still in the box ready for me to assemble. So I could go that route. I've spoken to Poindexter about an AudioTropic phono stage. And I've considered homebrew.I want a phono stage that has good components and that looks good, so I'm kinda being choosy. It's a small circuit, so it shouldn't be much money to do it right. Until I've found one I'm happy with, I'm prepared to settle with what I've got. There are some very inexpensive phono stage amps you could use to get you started, while you're still looking. Who knows, your starter phono stage may be the one you end up liking best. Something like the Hagerman Bugle or even a Radio Shack phono stage would get you by while you continue your search. Be sure to look through the posts in the Turntable forum for more ideas too.
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