Mr Magoo
Hello. How are you?
After nearly 45 years of hi fi, I heard my first ever valve amp just a couple of weeks ago and it completely tipped my (hi fi) world on its head. I just couldn’t believe what I was hearing. The amp in question was a John Wood integrated, built just a few months ago. The tt was a Garrard 401 with a mm Audio Technica cart (don’t know which) and the speakers were ProAc 148.
I’m completely committed to making the jump to valves, but have no knowledge of which amps are worthy of consideration. John Wood amps are a possibility, but are there mainstream alternatives worth checking out. I often buy my amps second hand, but feel the relative security/support afforded by buying from a dealer may be the way to go, bearing in mind my lack of experience with valve amps. Am I right to be cautious?
My turntable (my only source) is the Well Tempered Versalex/17D3/P75 Mk3 and speakers are ProAc D28s. I plan to improve the phono stage too. Any recommendations?
My listening room is 14’ by 17’ with solid floors and walls. Quite a high ceiling. Speakers are about 3’ away from rear walls. I play mostly rock (Floyd, Zep, Beatles, Yes etc). My speaker cable and interconnects are Wich Hat.
Many thanks
I’m completely committed to making the jump to valves, but have no knowledge of which amps are worthy of consideration. John Wood amps are a possibility, but are there mainstream alternatives worth checking out. I often buy my amps second hand, but feel the relative security/support afforded by buying from a dealer may be the way to go, bearing in mind my lack of experience with valve amps. Am I right to be cautious?
My turntable (my only source) is the Well Tempered Versalex/17D3/P75 Mk3 and speakers are ProAc D28s. I plan to improve the phono stage too. Any recommendations?
My listening room is 14’ by 17’ with solid floors and walls. Quite a high ceiling. Speakers are about 3’ away from rear walls. I play mostly rock (Floyd, Zep, Beatles, Yes etc). My speaker cable and interconnects are Wich Hat.
Many thanks