All wood, all tube 845 SET

by octuple on Opinions Please
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S8+2.2

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I tried to keep this as simple as I could. I know some people are going to say "what in the heck are you doing with that SET amp on a speaker which has 84dB/w/m sensitivity?" Well, it just seemed to turn out that way due to various factors. But it works, and I'm pleased with the results. The S8 amp could be the star of the show!
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    • Consonance CD 2.2 Ref.
    Cherry slats on the top of this one - using the tube stage w/RCA connectors.
    • Unison Research S8
    24 watt SET integrated amp. Nice wood embellishments. All hail the great 845 tube!
    • Spendor S3/5
    The classic monitor that everyone knows about. Walnut finish.
    • Cardas Golden Cross
    I got the 0.5m pair because I was afraid my wife going to strangle me with them if I got them any longer.
    • Shunyata DiamondBack
    Have this one on the amplifier. Excellent cable for the price.
    • Shunyata Black Mamba
    Managed to get my hands on a Black Mamba - I hope my wife doesn't find out. This is a strange and compelling sounding cable. Thick, rich, detailed, and ambient in the lower register.
    • Wireworld Polaris
    Very well balanced cable.

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Octuple--Very nice. Im actually concidering the S8 to replace(in addition to??) my Manley Stingray which drives my Usher 6371's at 90db and 4 ohms very well.

Its nice to know that the S8 works well with your less efffecient Spendors. Hmmmmm. ;-)

Ditto Arts quiery of what 845 your using. Shuguang? Valve Art?..KR's?? and pics would be lovely!

kehut

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