What is the "best" tube amp / speaker / source you have ever used?

M Gregg · 2nd July 2011, 09:54 PM

After looking at the what is best tube / SS,

Looking at a combination of components..

It would be interesting to hear what DIY tube amp / speaker / source combination people have used that they regarded as a " world beater" in their opinion, or best they have ever used...and why they thought it was so good.

I know its a very open question...

Regards
M. Gregg

Soonerorlater · 2nd July 2011, 10:47 PM

Baby Huey / KLS9's / Guiness etc

It's Saturday night after all.............

TubeManiac · 2nd July 2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soonerorlater

Baby Huey / KLS9's / Guiness etc

It's Saturday night after all.............

chrish · 3rd July 2011, 12:10 AM

Tubelab 'Sandcastle' amps with Ariel speakers

kstagger · 12:50 AM

UREI 813As with a SEUL Shuguang EL156 amplifier. Source was a VPI HW19, Dynavector 10X5, and Threshold FET-10/PC phono preamp feeding a Threshold FET-10/HL linestage. Ok, it was a 'hybrid' system.

Big, dynamic sound with incredible bass extension.

Wavebourn · 3rd July 2011, 07:18 AM

One more option is needed: The simplest amplifying device ever made. The best sound. It is a horn rolled out of sheet of paper. Any kid can make it.

M Gregg · 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soonerorlater

Baby Huey / KLS9's / Guiness etc

It's Saturday night after all.............

I must admit I thought the Baby Huey may be in the line up. Looking at the thread it seems to be a world beater DIY amp. A favorite it seems..the Guiness must be the placebo HIFI component..

Wavebourn...the carboard tube has no power so it dosen't count..I bet you have a favorite topology though for home listening.

Not SS is it?

Regards
M. Gregg

Wavebourn · 3rd July 2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M Gregg

Wavebourn...the carboard tube has no power so it dosen't count..I bet you have a favorite topology though for home listening.

Not SS is it?

No, it is not Solid State. It is Organic. And it amplifies the sound definitely, you may try. No tubes, no transistors, no capacitors, no membrane, just moving air and waveguide.

hoktuna · 3rd July 2011, 06:35 PM

Tubelab se
Altec 1005B multicell replica.
Alteec 816 horn reflex Replica.
BMS 1" supertweeter

kevinh · 4th July 2011, 01:06 AM

Atmasphere MP3 PreAmp, MA1 Amp & Sound Lab 945 Loudspeakers.

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2nd July 2011, 09:54 PM	#1
M Gregg diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK	What is the "best" tube amp / speaker / source you have ever used? After looking at the what is best tube / SS, Looking at a combination of components.. It would be interesting to hear what DIY tube amp / speaker / source combination people have used that they regarded as a " world beater" in their opinion, or best they have ever used...and why they thought it was so good. I know its a very open question... Regards M. Gregg __________________ What is the sound of one hand clapping?

3rd July 2011, 12:48 AM	#5
kstagger diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Rapids	UREI 813As with a SEUL Shuguang EL156 amplifier. Source was a VPI HW19, Dynavector 10X5, and Threshold FET-10/PC phono preamp feeding a Threshold FET-10/HL linestage. Ok, it was a 'hybrid' system. Big, dynamic sound with incredible bass extension. Last edited by kstagger; 3rd July 2011 at 12:50 AM.

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Wavebourn diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA	One more option is needed: The simplest amplifying device ever made. The best sound. It is a horn rolled out of sheet of paper. Any kid can make it. __________________ The devil is not so terrible as his mathematical model! Wavebourn: We Create Creativity!

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2nd July 2011, 10:47 PM	#2
Soonerorlater diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Belfast	Baby Huey / KLS9's / Guiness etc It's Saturday night after all.............

3rd July 2011, 12:10 AM	#4
chrish diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney	Tubelab 'Sandcastle' amps with Ariel speakers

3rd July 2011, 06:35 PM	#9
hoktuna diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Eskilstuna	Tubelab se Altec 1005B multicell replica. Alteec 816 horn reflex Replica. BMS 1" supertweeter

4th July 2011, 01:06 AM	#10
kevinh diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2007	Atmasphere MP3 PreAmp, MA1 Amp & Sound Lab 945 Loudspeakers.

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