magoo
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Here's my dilema; after 3 years my Unison S6 tube amp went bang, and as it was an ex dem (and sadly a very tatty example) I've waivered about having it repaired. I've stuck my ancient solid stater (an Aura Evolution) back in the system, and while it clearly tells me all the reasons i went to tubes it also does rather better bass via my Mosaics than the Unison managed.
Now, my next upgrade was due to be a pair of Vantages! Yes, I know that makes me the tortoise to Joey's hare but hey! I'll get there.......
So to the question - if it were your cash, and assuming you're happy with your source components, would you a) blow the budget (of £6000) on some serious amps & make do with the Mosaics for another 2/3 years..........or b) buy another *reasonably priced* amp, and get the Vantages??
I'm open to second hand, and I reckon a rather nice Audio Research/conrad-johnson pre/power could be had (or just about a pass labs power & something cheaper on the pre).................or at the other end something like a Prima Luna Prolugue 2 (Kt 88's & 40watts).
I've got my own leaning here, but I'm quite intrigued by this question - I was brought up the "spend it all on the source" mantra of the eightys, and I'd love to hear any views you guys have?
Greeting, Magoo:cheers:
ps...please bear in mind I'm in the UK, and MLs cost in £££s what USA get in $$$s (grrrrr)
Now, my next upgrade was due to be a pair of Vantages! Yes, I know that makes me the tortoise to Joey's hare but hey! I'll get there.......
So to the question - if it were your cash, and assuming you're happy with your source components, would you a) blow the budget (of £6000) on some serious amps & make do with the Mosaics for another 2/3 years..........or b) buy another *reasonably priced* amp, and get the Vantages??
I'm open to second hand, and I reckon a rather nice Audio Research/conrad-johnson pre/power could be had (or just about a pass labs power & something cheaper on the pre).................or at the other end something like a Prima Luna Prolugue 2 (Kt 88's & 40watts).
I've got my own leaning here, but I'm quite intrigued by this question - I was brought up the "spend it all on the source" mantra of the eightys, and I'd love to hear any views you guys have?
Greeting, Magoo:cheers:
ps...please bear in mind I'm in the UK, and MLs cost in £££s what USA get in $$$s (grrrrr)
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