Hi all, new to the forum. Just found the forum a week ago and have been reading every chance I get. There are a lot of great systems and interesting Loganians posting here.
For 2 channel I have had SL3s since 1998 and added a Cinema in 2001 for HT.
I have been hooked on electrostatic since the early 80's when I heard and bought a set of Accoustat 2+2's.
I have listened to different types of speakers with a couple different SS for years. I heard CLS's (don't know what version) a number of years ago and was mesmerised by them and have started looking for the right pair.
In the mean time I am content to listen to the SL3's but am going to try some tubes with them. I am currently using Aragon 24K pre, 2004 amp and D2A (all from 1991) to drive the SL'3.
I decided to buy some tube equipment and see how it sounds with my ML.
After reading on different forums about tubes in general and CLS's I bought a pair of ARC Classic 120's. I have not received them yet to try with current speakers and pre. (sorry this is getting long winded)
What my question for you members (at the risk of starting one of those never ending debates after asking for an opinion) is for those of you that now have tubes or have in the past or have heard a lot of tubes in the past.
Which piece of tube equipment had the most affect on the sound you heard? Having a tube pre with a given SS amp or the other way around. I probably will try both tube pieces at once and switch with the SS I have now but a guess I am still in the fact finding part of buying different gear and looking for as much information as I can get.
The worst that happens is I buy some equipment don't like it, sell it and try something else (all the while my very understanding wife shaking her head, smiling and saying "You really think that sounded different from what you already have"?) or stay with what I have.
Any input any of you have would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Brad
For 2 channel I have had SL3s since 1998 and added a Cinema in 2001 for HT.
I have been hooked on electrostatic since the early 80's when I heard and bought a set of Accoustat 2+2's.
I have listened to different types of speakers with a couple different SS for years. I heard CLS's (don't know what version) a number of years ago and was mesmerised by them and have started looking for the right pair.
In the mean time I am content to listen to the SL3's but am going to try some tubes with them. I am currently using Aragon 24K pre, 2004 amp and D2A (all from 1991) to drive the SL'3.
I decided to buy some tube equipment and see how it sounds with my ML.
After reading on different forums about tubes in general and CLS's I bought a pair of ARC Classic 120's. I have not received them yet to try with current speakers and pre. (sorry this is getting long winded)
What my question for you members (at the risk of starting one of those never ending debates after asking for an opinion) is for those of you that now have tubes or have in the past or have heard a lot of tubes in the past.
Which piece of tube equipment had the most affect on the sound you heard? Having a tube pre with a given SS amp or the other way around. I probably will try both tube pieces at once and switch with the SS I have now but a guess I am still in the fact finding part of buying different gear and looking for as much information as I can get.
The worst that happens is I buy some equipment don't like it, sell it and try something else (all the while my very understanding wife shaking her head, smiling and saying "You really think that sounded different from what you already have"?) or stay with what I have.
Any input any of you have would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Brad