dared sl2000a early impressions

sda2mike
sda2mike Posts: 3,131
edited December 2012 in The Clubhouse
i've got 4 1-2 hour sessions so far...yes, the stock signal tubes gotta go! i have a brimar doing the rectifier duties..the bass and impact continue to impress:cheesygrin:..however, the midrange sounds like shouting..too forward for my likes...i have 3 pairs of 12at7s on the way so the rolling will begin:mrgreen: i got: GE double triode with O getter, new in box...amperex bugle boy, gray plate with halo getter...GE 3 mica...i'll give my rolling impressions, too..this has been a great upgrade...i never had this kind of impact down low, from these 2btl's....the remote volume adjustment i dont dig much, tho...other than that, my addiction will be very happy for the foreseeable future!

happy holidays:cool:
mike
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited December 2012
    Hey Mike,I'm glad your enjoying the Dared,I think once you roll some 12at7 in that will help with your midrange.I have a set of Valvo 12at7 and tungsram rectifier,this is my first venture into separates and love it.I have the Dared and Belles one going to the SDA1Cs seems like a good match.Happy holidays to you too.
    Dan
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited December 2012
    Sounds like you are going to be happy with it Mike.
    Those tubes are a "Deep hole" to climb into.
    I am looking at integrated "tubage" myself.:cheesygrin:


    Which Belles amp are you running Dan?
    There is one about 45 minutes from me on CL, and thought about giving it a listen.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited December 2012
    Paul I have the Belles one,100 watts nice little amp.What model is on CL?From what I have read most Belles amps are pretty good.When its time to upgrade again I think it will be another Belles.
    Might be worth a run,if the price is right.
    Dan
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited December 2012
    150A.

    Pretty good deal from what I can tell (you never know with CL).

    I have sent 2 emails and no response, may be a flake.

    I am however pretty excited to be looking at some "Tubage" in my future also, it is the tube prices that "hurt".:evil:

    From what I have read the Belles mate really well with tube pre's.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited December 2012
    I was just looking at one of those on audiogon,that would be a nice gift from Santa.:lol:
    I am however pretty excited to be looking at some "Tubage" in my future, it is the tube prices that "hurt".[/QUOTe

    Its not so bad,a deal is always around the corner.
    Dan
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