Re: Amp selection for 2 Pi Towers. [message #47139 is a reply to message #47137] |
Thu, 16 June 2005 11:13 ![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) |
Manualblock
Messages: 4973 Registered: May 2009
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I use the Bottlehead Seduction with the upgrades on a pair of Theater 4's. I would be glad to answer any questions concerning my opinion of the combination. I demoed the Steotkit on those speakers also. Consider how much you listen to music and whats important to you in sound reproduction. Then think about which turntable /arm/cartridge you will be using. Then examine the room you are listening in.
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Re: Amp selection for 2 Pi Towers. [message #47141 is a reply to message #47139] |
Thu, 16 June 2005 18:42 ![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) |
Shane
Messages: 1117 Registered: May 2009
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Manualblock - I listen to music anytime I get the chance. To be honest, when I started this adventure back in high school I heard a pair of Klipsch Heresey's and that's what started the wanting and realization that I will never have enough money for what I want. I'll be using a Project Debut III, stock, and unfortunately we are renting till we buy a new house (just moved to TX not long ago). The room it would be in is a huge 25' x 20' room with 10' vaulted ceiling. Not ideal, but I am fully expecting a smaller room for this equipment to be in at some point. Shoot, the system I have now which is 20+ years old and small speakers puts out plenty of sound for me at this stage in my life. If I want extreme sound I'll break out the Les Paul and 5150 amp and peel the paint! Really, I'm in the buying stage for everything. This is something I put on hold while the kids were younger and now my wife has given me the OK, within reason. I've heard great things about the Pi speakers and am a DIY junkie on most things I've tried.
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Re: Amp selection for 2 Pi Towers. [message #47460 is a reply to message #47459] |
Wed, 10 August 2005 21:09 ![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) |
Shane
Messages: 1117 Registered: May 2009
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CRY,CRY!!!! I asked her about it after I posted this. She said she really likes the way they look. But, she thinks it's a lot of money to spend on something that she regards as fragile now. I told her once she heard it she might change her mind (she has a tin ear though). I guess my main concern now is getting parts for the amp (such as tranny) if it should break. Was told that it could take anywhere from 1-3 months on major parts. That's where a US made or kit would be good I think. Heck, I don't know what to do now. I'm usually not indecisive at all, but his has thrown me for a loop. Like I said, maybe the NAD, then add the tube stuff little by little over then next year or two? I can't wait for her to hear these 2 Pi's though.
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Re: Amp selection for 2 Pi Towers. [message #47461 is a reply to message #47460] |
Wed, 10 August 2005 21:27 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) |
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Wayne Parham
Messages: 18758 Registered: January 2001
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I can understand your concern, but I think it's unfounded. Vacuum tubes are no more fragile than light bulbs. Remember that America went to the moon at a time when vacuum tubes were in everything. Without commenting on quality or any of the tube-verses-transistor debates, I'd say that you shouldn't worry about the fragility of a tube amp. It's just not an issue.Transformers rarely fail, and so that's not really all that much of a concern. Some tubes are expensive, but most tube amps under a few grand use tubes that aren't that expensive. UPS can damage transistor amps just as easily as they can damage tube amps. They're usually pretty good, but I've seen 'em knock stuff so hard that metal chassis parts have bent.
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