Greetings to all from Melbourne.
It's getting bit chilly now, winter is slowly settling in, time for some nice relaxing music with your favourite cuppa!
I have come across the LP125 monoblocks not having that much of a "great sound" compared to the bigger LP275's (no longer in production) or the new ART monoblocks. However, I was wondering what if these amps are fitted with KT120 tubes, I am pretty sure they would sound awesome.
So far, the c-j amps that I have heard with KT120's refitted, are the LP66S, LP70S, the new classic 60, and of course my very own MV60SE. The sound was in a different league compared to the 6550's. Not that the 6550's are bad, it's just that the KT120 overall is a far better tube. ARC is using them on every new design of theirs, and I am pretty sure McIntosh, VTL along with Manley are thinking about it as well; test results are still being carried out is what I heard.
I was just wondering whether anyone here has actually bought a pair of LP125 mono's and replaced them with KT120's? If so how does it sound? and what has improved?
As much as I like the solid state McIntosh MC301 amp, I am after all a tube lover, so my intentions have always been leaning towards that classic tube sound. I did finally get to test the MC301 with my Quads, and they sound fantastic! However, that little MV60SE still keeps me smiling with a classic evil grin... specially on the midrange, vocals and extended highs.
So as far as it goes for now, I am once again thinking of pursuing the world of music realism with monoblocks.
As I did mention somewhere before that I really didn't care for massive power amps such as 300 watters since to me they didn't really do anything in terms of big improvements in "musicality". Also there are far too many tubes to replace in large monoblocks. When you're considering 300 watts plus, you're looking at around 16 to 18 tubes the least. Plus the Quads don't really require that much of power. The 2905's prefer current, and anywhere between 50 to 150 watts push pull, or class A would be fine. Therefore, I think the LP125 would be a very nice fit for the Quads.
Any suggestions are welcome. LP125 owners out there let me know your comments.
Have a good one, RJ
It's getting bit chilly now, winter is slowly settling in, time for some nice relaxing music with your favourite cuppa!
I have come across the LP125 monoblocks not having that much of a "great sound" compared to the bigger LP275's (no longer in production) or the new ART monoblocks. However, I was wondering what if these amps are fitted with KT120 tubes, I am pretty sure they would sound awesome.
So far, the c-j amps that I have heard with KT120's refitted, are the LP66S, LP70S, the new classic 60, and of course my very own MV60SE. The sound was in a different league compared to the 6550's. Not that the 6550's are bad, it's just that the KT120 overall is a far better tube. ARC is using them on every new design of theirs, and I am pretty sure McIntosh, VTL along with Manley are thinking about it as well; test results are still being carried out is what I heard.
I was just wondering whether anyone here has actually bought a pair of LP125 mono's and replaced them with KT120's? If so how does it sound? and what has improved?
As much as I like the solid state McIntosh MC301 amp, I am after all a tube lover, so my intentions have always been leaning towards that classic tube sound. I did finally get to test the MC301 with my Quads, and they sound fantastic! However, that little MV60SE still keeps me smiling with a classic evil grin... specially on the midrange, vocals and extended highs.
So as far as it goes for now, I am once again thinking of pursuing the world of music realism with monoblocks.
As I did mention somewhere before that I really didn't care for massive power amps such as 300 watters since to me they didn't really do anything in terms of big improvements in "musicality". Also there are far too many tubes to replace in large monoblocks. When you're considering 300 watts plus, you're looking at around 16 to 18 tubes the least. Plus the Quads don't really require that much of power. The 2905's prefer current, and anywhere between 50 to 150 watts push pull, or class A would be fine. Therefore, I think the LP125 would be a very nice fit for the Quads.
Any suggestions are welcome. LP125 owners out there let me know your comments.
Have a good one, RJ