My first tube experience

[risabet]

Secondly, I look at the specs - and although I am not a real spec man - the 84 db S/N ratio seems really low as does the thd measurement of .25 - 2% at max output. Would an amp with these specs seem 'quiet'? Would I hear hiss thru the speakers if I went up to them? A solid state amp with these specs would be trashed....

It is pretty well known that the ear can reliably hear distortion of 0.5% on steady-state pure tones. For music the results are not so clear. Various studies have shown that most listeners can't reliably identify distortion on music of < 1% to 2%. Keep in mind that speakers will have distortion levels 2 to 3 times higher than electronics.

Regarding the noise level, I doubt you would hear any tube rush through MLs with 89-92dB efficiency even if turned up to max gain w/o a signal. Of course I'll ask, what purpose would that serve?

 

[kach22i]

I believe they have a 14 day return policy, but a 10% restocking fee might apply. This made me a nervous when I ordered my ProLogue 7s last year, but I needn't have worried. I am a very happy camper!

The shop he went to allowed me to take equipment home (like the Rega Planet CD player) with a hold on my credit card (about ten years ago).

You could also drag your speakers into just about any high-end store during off-hours (slow times) if you arrange it.

 

[timm]

The shop he went to allowed me to take equipment home (like the Rega Planet CD player) with a hold on my credit card (about ten years ago).

You could also drag your speakers into just about any high-end store during off-hours (slow times) if you arrange it.

Uh oh...don't say that!!! where do you live?

 

[kach22i]

Uh oh...don't say that!!! where do you live?

Off of Main Street, just three bocks south of Overture Audio. They might loan out tube stuff just like their other stuff.

Larry at Paragon Sight and Sound which is also in Ann Arbor (Scio Township) does the same.

http://www.paragonsns.com/

www.overture-audio.com/