Integrated Amplifier, Pre/Power or Receiver - POLL

[vincula2008]

I use my recently upgraded Audio Innovations 500 integrated valve beauty daily.



Expecting a classic Creek CAS 4040 for a second set-up.
Always like to have a spare sand amp -just in case

Regards,

Vincula

[satanfriendly]

Always like to have a spare sand amp -just in case

And why not a spare tuner while you are at it?

[tommy6206]

I have all of the above but main system uses Pre/Main amp. Technics SE-9600 main and Hitachi HCA-7500 pre MKI.

[Supekudx]

I am using an Integrated Amplifier with Phono Input (MM/MC) together with a Thorens TD-125 MK II and Morel Octave Signature Speakers.

[audiojan]

Krell pre/amp, Thiel CS2.4's and Cardas wiring in the main system.

Musical Paradise MP-301 mk2 and a pair of hand built smaller monitors in the ski lodge. Still with Cardas though...

Both have their strengths and weaknesses, but it's nice to have two very different systems and two very different choices.

[kromagnum]

1970's Kenwood KA-7100 DC stereo intergrated amp I purchased new while stationed in Germany 1978.
And more recently (last 10 years or so) Technics SA-GX170 intergrated amp Class H+.
Both have good preamp for MM turntables and low S/N ratios.

[melsmcintosh]

McIntosh MX130 + MC2002 with Martin Logan Aereus speakers

[howlindawg]

Pre:
Morgan Audio Deva 500 Tube pre
or
DIY Direct Coupled Pass B1 buffer

Power:
DIY Dual Mono

[jlv]

Hi,

The last amps were, Musical fidelity A250 (as I remember), ARC SP9 and D70, and now LAVARDIN C62 (pre) and AP150 (power).
I will stay with Lavardin and maybe commute some day to the mono blocks (MAP).
the pre has a MM phono input but I use the Urika in the LP12.

Great sound!

All the best,

JLV from south of france

[Eoin]

Quad 66 pre and 606 power. A great set of amps, and I really like the quirky 66 pre..

[Dismord]

It's odd that the survey heading this thread doesn't allow us to list separate phono preamps. And this is a vinyl forum? I run a Manley 'Steelhead' phono-preamp, Leben line level pre-am and Icon Audio MB845 II 'Special' mono blocks. I confess the MB 845's scare the hell out of me every time I turn them on. Valve power amps always make me nervous but the music makes up for it every time.

[rockdove]

No monster receivers from the 70's in pride of place then

I used to know someone who used to have a Rotel RX-1603- sure it count?

[rockdove]

I use a Krell KRC-HR pre-amp, ksa-100 power & Kinshaw Perception phono.

[Dadimo]

Sumo Athena pre into a Sumo Polaris.
Audio Research LS3 pre into an Audio Research D130.