Mantana
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any opinions out there for best choice for the Spires?
BAT VK-300SE versus Simaudio I7
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tonepub
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That's a tough call, those are both really good amps.
The nice thing about the BAT is you can fine tune the sound with the tubes, but both would make a nice match for a pair of Spires and they aren't that different tonally.
The nice thing about the BAT is you can fine tune the sound with the tubes, but both would make a nice match for a pair of Spires and they aren't that different tonally.
Mantana
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thx Jeff,
the reason i ask is because there's a demo with full warranty on
the BAT about the same price as a used Sim with no warranty.
Someone who sells Mcintosh said Sim had horrible quality control
issues. I couldn't find any negative comments about Sim on the web.
Here's her comment:
Simaudio components are nice to look at but they are HORRIBLE in terms of reliability! Their stuff breaks all the time. The Mcintosh will last 20 years before needing a major service. If buying Simaudio make sure you have a warranty because you will be using it within the first couple of years without a doubt in my mind. In terms of power they are both fairly comparable, the MA7000 will give you 50 more watts, and drive a 2-ohm load, whereas the I7 is a little lower power. The display is nice on the I7 though.
the reason i ask is because there's a demo with full warranty on
the BAT about the same price as a used Sim with no warranty.
Someone who sells Mcintosh said Sim had horrible quality control
issues. I couldn't find any negative comments about Sim on the web.
Here's her comment:
Simaudio components are nice to look at but they are HORRIBLE in terms of reliability! Their stuff breaks all the time. The Mcintosh will last 20 years before needing a major service. If buying Simaudio make sure you have a warranty because you will be using it within the first couple of years without a doubt in my mind. In terms of power they are both fairly comparable, the MA7000 will give you 50 more watts, and drive a 2-ohm load, whereas the I7 is a little lower power. The display is nice on the I7 though.
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MiTT
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I've got a buddy from college who's using the BAT integrated to drive his Summitts. He's more or less on your end of town (roughly Hampden and Monaco). If you wanted I could try and set up an audition.
Mantana
Well-known member
hell yeah...that would be nice if he's open to it....
if he's not, that's ok too.....we only have so much time off of work
and i understand if he's got better things to do....i'm
open on tuesdays and weekends....
if he's not, that's ok too.....we only have so much time off of work
and i understand if he's got better things to do....i'm
open on tuesdays and weekends....
Mantana
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tonepub
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I think that's BS. We've used that SIM i-7 for a couple of years now with no issues whatsoever. I know a number of people who have had the same results. They are a great company with an excellent reputation and like Mc, have a high committment to taking care of their customers..
Mantana
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well, i had never heard of Sim QA issues before and couldn't find any problems mentioned on the web. Needless to say, i was skeptical of her claim and was reluctant to buy from her (as i always am when someone bashes the competition).
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