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I will be changing amplifiers from Rogue 99 Magnums (RCA Command 5751, RCA Clar-top Side Getter 12AU7, Tung Sol 6550 Smooth Gray Plates) to The Wavelength Audio Cardinal X1.My current preamplifier is the Rogue 99 Magnum running one Tung Sol VT231 and one Sylvania Chrome Dome 6SN7 per channel.
I'm assuming I would have better synergy with the Wavelength SINE/Wavelength Cardinal X1 combo. What would I be gaining (or losing) by moving from the 99 Magnum to the SINE?
Associated Equipment:
Sony SCD-1
Acoustic Zen Silver Reference Interconnects
Alon Black Orpheus Speaker Cable
Alon Lotus Signature (original version) loudspeakers
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My friend went on a similar path in search of tonal qualities, but in the end he went back to high-power push-pull amps for the dynamics.
If your monicker means anything, you'd be better off with high dynamics. I can tell you that he went as far as trying large 104 dB horns, but the low power SET amps just couldn't do it for him.
Personally, I go for tone, but I recognize and accept the trade-off!
When I'm sitting down to do some serious listening I would prefer better tone and detail - that's why I keep my Rogues in triode mode now (although it's still nowhere near what SETs can provide). I'm mostly listening to blues, vocal jazz, acoustic, lighter pop. Nothing heavy on my main system. I'm just looking for the "you are there" experience. Detail, air, soundstage, tone - natural reproduction.
Just make sure your speakers are 8 ohm and 90 dB or better.
I'd still say you should try amp/speaker combo that gives a limit of 90 dB peak SPL and judge your most demanding music. That's about the best dynamics you can expect from a 45 or a 2A3, unless you go to extremely sensitive horns with their associated problems (phasing in a small room or with a "full range" single driver).
Live with that sound for a week and check if you are still similing...
Then and only then you can safely commit to a low-power SET.
my buddy uses the Alon Circes with a VT-100 mkII amp at 100wpc in his large room and I don't know how 8-12wpc would do on those speakers. He just got the Magnum preamp and loves it, but one has to be careful with how one mates his speakers to an amp, or vice versa. Many of these speaker makers will tell you that they run the lowly 45 with their 89db speakers and while they may get decent sound in smaller rooms, I just have wonder if they're not being a tad overly optimistic.Of course, if you don't have a large room and if you listen at lower , less than realistic volumes, you might be able to get away with it, but 8w will only go so far.
Chris
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