Upgraded to Audio Note J - and other musings.

[gonefishin]

Upgraded to Audio Note J

Congrats RGA

While I don't think I've heard that particular model, I have heard a couple of their speakers. Including the big boy silver deals. When I compared AudioNote to many other "audiophile" speakers out there...AudioNotes speakers are a real value when directly compared for overall sound and cost. They really sound good. The best I've ever heard? Well...that's a personal thing...and while they weren't the best...they are still good.

Another comforting aspect of the AudioNote speakers is what you seem like your finding out right now...they mate well with tube amps. Depending on the size of your room and your listening preferences...you can feed you speakers only a few SET Watts or choose to go with a bit more PP tube or SS power. You've really got some good options ahead of you (if you choose).

I would be careful not to under power yourself with some SET tube amps. You may be likely to get away with something even as low as a 45 amp (In fact I know you can)...but that does depend on other aspects (as I know your aware) such as your room, type of music played and how loud. (Hmmm...I say that as I've found that varying 45 amps weren't enough power for my 106db speakers...but again...it does depend on room, music and preferences too) Just make sure your being honest with yourself! Screw what the rest of us think The last thing you want to do, is choose a SET amp that just barley powers your speakers during normal listening levels. The closer you approach full power the distortion rating increases. So, if you can...keep this in mind. Even tho you may not be focusing on the amplifiers distortion measurments...you still don't want to normally run them high (near full power) if you don't have to. But again...depending on your room and levels...you could be good with one of the lower power amps . Also keep in mind that different output or driver tubes can make quite a difference in the same amp.


well...I'm at work and it's time to eat...so I may post more later...

(edit add Keep in mind too, I'm simply an audio enthusiast...and the above is what I've found that has led to my preferences thru listening experiences. That's all.





but again...
...congrats on the speaker purchase!
dan