Originally posted by trent
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I also love tube amps. But for me, there's no point unless they're a S.E.T. (single-ended triode) design. You just don't get the imaging and mid-range detail with push-pull designs. And I strongly prefer point-to-point wiring (not a fan of IC's in tube amps). The downside is you need highly efficient speakers to get any kind of serious volume. Running a pair as monoblocks helps a lot. But speaker selection is still critical.
I run a pair of S.E.T. Decware SE34C monoblocks into vintage ADS L710 acoustic suspension speakers with Braun drivers. The source is currently a Pro-Ject RPM-4 with 1-piece carbon fiber tonearm and Sumiko cartridge. Phono preamps are either an Antique Sound Labs Mini Phono or a Rega Phono MM (which one I use depends on the source material).
Interconnects and speaker cables are my own design (twisted pairs of CAT-5 cable with tinned ends and silver coax connectors). When I'm in the mood for CDs, I use an old NAD C520 wired directly to the Deware monoblocks (no need for a pre-amp).



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