Time to upgrade amps....to what?????

Posted by Simon Templar on September 17, 2002 at 16:12:20:

My system:

Cary SLP-98

McCormack DNA 1 dlx monoblocks

Soundlab M3's

Am giving serious thought to replacing the McCormacks with tubes. Looking for
suggestions of amps to look at.

Have been very pleased with the DNAs. For what they are, they are tough to beat. But it's time to move on.
I'd like to find something which handles highs better....a less lean bass, a bit more air and bloom. At least as good and preferably better soundstage
than the DNAs. Yes, the DNAs are awfully good in most of these areas already...but, it's time to move up, I think.

Have been thinking about Cary V12i monos....but have recently changed my mind about Cary.

Have also thought about Wolcotts. Hear lots of good things...but I wonder how hard eight EL34s have to be driven to get 220W out.

Any other ideas?

Thanks,

.....sT

Follow Ups:

• Re: Time to upgrade amps....to what????? - ivanj 19:08:28 09/27/02 (0)
• Time to upgrade amps...to what : A Larger Room...! .. - Terry Koehn 02:47:34 09/22/02 (0)
• Re: Time to upgrade amps....to what????? - Lew 06:36:48 09/18/02 (0)
• Re: Time to upgrade amps....to what????? - David M. 20:28:19 09/17/02 (4)
  • Re: Re: Time to upgrade amps....to what????? (url) - Albertporter 17:14:56 09/19/02 (3)
    • MA2 MkI or MA2 MkII? - Lew 06:58:55 09/20/02 (2)
      • Re: MA2 MkI or MA2 MkII? (url) - Albertporter 20:33:47 09/20/02 (0)
      • Re: Atmasphere amps are good (url) - Roy 14:58:24 09/20/02 (0)

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