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Message started by Earthbound on 06/10/22 at 11:44:34

Title: HELP! Need amp advice
Post by Earthbound on 06/10/22 at 11:44:34

Of course it happened now. After 27 years, I decided to blow the thick dust off my Rotel amp and sure enough, have a right channel problem now. I’m on the list for a mkv, csp3 and zrock, but want a tube amp now as a replacement. This replacement will then be my bedroom amp. So, I’m looking for a tube amp that will run Zu Soul Supremes, 16 ohms, efficiently/safely. Can I run an 8 ohm amp and not have a negative affect on sound? Will it damage the amp or speakers? Any advice would be appreciated.
P.s. I’m heading to work now so if I don’t reply until later, I’m not being rude. I will check back in in a few hours. Thanks

Title: Re: HELP! Need amp advice
Post by DancingSea on 06/11/22 at 02:45:28

Call Zu!

Title: Re: HELP! Need amp advice
Post by Doug on 06/11/22 at 03:12:48

Gene Rubin has a like-new Cayin A-50T Mk2 on eBay. If you call him directly, I’ll bet you could get a spectacular deal. And by the way, Gene is a warm, friendly, honest, caring business owner that bends over backwards to take care of his customers.

Title: Re: HELP! Need amp advice
Post by Donnie on 06/11/22 at 03:15:59

Change the speakers ohm load.

https://soundcertified.com/how-to-add-resistor-to-speaker-to-change-match-impedance/

Title: Re: HELP! Need amp advice
Post by Earthbound on 06/11/22 at 13:58:30

Good idea about calling Zu. Thanks DancingSea. I’ve been so absorbed in finding an amp with 16ohms, I didn’t think to call them.
One of the amps that came up was the Cayin a-88T, which from reviews sounds like a good option. The one drawback is the having to open the bottom plate to adjust the bias. As a novice, sounds a bit intimidating.
I will call Gene. Thanks guys

Title: Re: HELP! Need amp advice
Post by Earthbound on 06/11/22 at 20:56:51

Well I did my usual impulse buy and bought a demo Synthesis Roma 753ad. Shop owner talked very highly of the brand and I wanted to avoid certain bargain brands. Of course I doubled the projected budget but I hope the sounds worth it.
Funny side note, the owner seems to think I’ll prefer this over the incoming Decware! He was very complimentary of Decware and the staff, says he prefers the vintage sounds more than the more modern tube sound that’s all. It will be cool to have both I suppose.

Title: Re: HELP! Need amp advice
Post by DancingSea on 06/11/22 at 22:00:33

Congrats!

Can always sell the one you like least.

Title: Re: HELP! Need amp advice
Post by Earthbound on 06/11/22 at 23:46:39

That’s exactly how I justified the expenditure! Lol. All I can do since researching and buying the Decware is think about tube amps and having something quality to push my new speakers. By next weekend, Zu speaker cables and amp should be in. I travel abroad but will be home on Sunday. Monday night should be fun.

Title: Re: HELP! Need amp advice
Post by DancingSea on 06/11/22 at 23:57:32

Audiophile purchasing rationales are universal. Enjoy and let us know how it goes.