Hello all: I'm new to AK and have not been with any other listening groups so my questions may be weak and probably asked before. I have been bitten pretty hard by the audio bug and have fairly limited resources to spend on my addiction (I bet that is a first...). Currently I have been building my system but am ready to start moving up in performance. Very interested in Tubed AMPs and Pre-Amps but my audio sales shop keeps trying to push Solid State at me. My question is about tube reliability and if the warmth and quality of tube sound will be enough to warrant the Headache (if any)?
My interest is in Vinyl Stereo (jazz and Old School Pop). Not sure if this helps but my listening area is a 13 X 17 room space with 16 foot ceilings. The room is not closed in but opens into a foyer wall 15 feet further back. I am considering (based on a recommendation) Rogue Audio M-150 or 180 Mono Block with one of their Pre-amps. Your comments and opinions are appreciated. :scratch2:
Current system:
Yamaha RX -V2095 Integrated Surround Amp
Project 6 PerspeX Turn table
SumiKo Blackbird Cartridge
Project Tube Box SE II
Definitive Pro-Tower 400 Speakers
Project Speed Box II
Cardas Quadlink 5C Cables
Various Tweeks including VibraPod and Black Diamond Racing Cones
My interest is in Vinyl Stereo (jazz and Old School Pop). Not sure if this helps but my listening area is a 13 X 17 room space with 16 foot ceilings. The room is not closed in but opens into a foyer wall 15 feet further back. I am considering (based on a recommendation) Rogue Audio M-150 or 180 Mono Block with one of their Pre-amps. Your comments and opinions are appreciated. :scratch2:
Current system:
Yamaha RX -V2095 Integrated Surround Amp
Project 6 PerspeX Turn table
SumiKo Blackbird Cartridge
Project Tube Box SE II
Definitive Pro-Tower 400 Speakers
Project Speed Box II
Cardas Quadlink 5C Cables
Various Tweeks including VibraPod and Black Diamond Racing Cones