Hybrid Integrated w/ phono stage
zombie boy 2000
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Anyone know of any relatively affordable hybrid intergrateds -- preferably with a phono stage? I'm thinking about starting on a second system and would like to head in this direction...
Hybrid only because I would like to push some relatively inefficient speakers without breaking the bank on tube power.
Integrated cuz simplicity is the word of the day for this one.
Phono cuz I like to watch the wheels on the bus go round n' round.
New York style cuz Chicago pies always make me feel like garbage afterwards.
Hybrid only because I would like to push some relatively inefficient speakers without breaking the bank on tube power.
Integrated cuz simplicity is the word of the day for this one.
Phono cuz I like to watch the wheels on the bus go round n' round.
New York style cuz Chicago pies always make me feel like garbage afterwards.
I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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zombie boy 2000 wrote:New York style cuz Chicago pies always make me feel like garbage afterwards.
One day I promise you an opportunity to eat these words.:rolleyes:
Musical Fidelity, Jolida, Bel Canto, maybe Anthem to get you started.
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reeltrouble1 wrote:Musical Fidelity, Jolida, Bel Canto, maybe Anthem to get you started.
I guess these could be considered relatively affordable . Maybe in the world of tube integraed they are."Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre right." - Ricky Gervais
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The Jolida's are what I would consider reasonably priced.
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Reasonably priced.....
JVC receiver as Pre / Pro with a 25w appliance bulb strap to the back of it for that glow effect.
Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15
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You have one for sale?I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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Short of the KW and Nuvista lines, I don't think that Musical Fidelity does hybrid... but I did just see a good price on an A5 on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190068061376&rd=1&rd=1
No affil.Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
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Lookin' good guys. Mucho macho gracias.
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1172978849
I've been eyeing this one for months now.
Of course, this particular piece was snatched within hours. C'est la vie. They pop up about once every two months.
Funny you should mention the Jolida Sean... I was just perusing a thread earlier this week on another forum that was issuing the same warning.
Not entirely confident that the Arros would be assigned to the integrated set-up, though I'm leaning in this direction.I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore -
unc2701 wrote:Short of the KW and Nuvista lines, I don't think that Musical Fidelity does hybrid...
You missed Tri-vista as well or ZB could add the MF tube buffer for 299 to anything, the man asked for suggestions and he got them, MF makes integrated hybrids.
Of course ZB what someone else heard means just one thing.
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reeltrouble1 wrote:Of course ZB what someone else heard means just one thing.
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Words to live by and always noted. Getting my ear on gear generally involves playing the field over at the 'Gon. There are simply not enough shops around my locale that deal in two-channel. Over a billion high-end HT offerings lurk in every alley of the 'ville, but nothing that really floats my boat.
I guess my point is... I take some solid advise from some solid amigos (such as yourself -- take a bow) and take the plunge on some used gear. If I don't like it, it goes. On to the next contestant.
Sean... you got me all wrong. The Monarchy may be sticking around for quite a bit longer. Looking at putting together another (even smaller) system with a turntable as a source. Then I will put both systems in the ring and let them fight to the death to see whose musical cuisine reigns supreme. I'll still be keeping both.
Of course, you get first dibs on the Monarchy if I decide to drop it:)I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore -
reeltrouble1 wrote:You missed Tri-vista as well or ZB could add the MF tube buffer for 299 to anything, the man asked for suggestions and he got them, MF makes integrated hybrids.
Of course ZB what someone else heard means just one thing.
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Very true... I was just thinking none of the MF's under $2k are hybrid.
Also not hybrid, but worth a listen: PrimaLuna. I read somewhere that their Prologue 2 hasn't had a single unit sent back for service... Zero. 40 watts ain't bad for all tube & you can get them with a MM phonostage. The one I heard sounded great pushing some Klipsh's.Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
