Thread: Ces 2015

Well, 2015 is here and CES is next week.

- Anyone going?
- Any rumors of new exciting gear?

Thx!

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Well, 2015 is here and CES is next week.

- Anyone going?
- Any rumors of new exciting gear?

Thx!

Mike,

Wish I was going but I've been off for two weeks so it's time to get back to work.

The only new gear debuting as CES that I heard about so far is the Vandersteen 7 MKII.

Vandersteen Model Seven MK II to Debut at CES 2015! | Vandersteen Audio

Ken

Originally Posted by Alpinist

Mike,

Wish I was going but I've been off for two weeks so it's time to get back to work.

The only new gear debuting as CES that I heard about so far is the Vandersteen 7 MKII.

Vandersteen Model Seven MK II to Debut at CES 2015! | Vandersteen Audio

Ken

Plenty of new/updated stuff from Musical Surroundings, D'Agostino, Aesthetix, Clearaudio, AMG, VPI, etc.

Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor

Plenty of new/updated stuff from Musical Surroundings, D'Agostino, Aesthetix, Clearaudio, AMG, VPI, etc.

Thanks Myles! Is D'Agostino introducing their super amps? Do you know what Aesthetix is debuting?

Best,
Ken

Also Transparent Audio.

Originally Posted by Alpinist

Thanks Myles! Is D'Agostino introducing their super amps? Do you know what Aesthetix is debuting?

Best,
Ken

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Aesthetix - line stage
Look under D'Agostino. Posted it the other day

Thanks guys!

Myles - Are you heading go Vegas?

Cary will introduce a tube pre with digital inputs, along with some new DACs.

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Thanks guys!

Myles - Are you heading go Vegas?

No, I'm going to pass. Too many shows to cover now not to mention much better shows. I have to maximize my bang for my buck. Last year CES consisted of two floors of gear at the Venetian (plus a few manufacturers upstairs) and a few the Mirage. The Show was a ghost town. Pretty disappointing and going to the CES, that I pay for, is fairly expensive. Five years from now CES will be a pleasant memory and everyone will be going to Munich (assuming ISIS doesn't invade Europe).

No I'm planning on Axpona, RMAF and NYC this year. Maybe Newport in 2016. But I will mis seeing a few people!

Pass Labs has been planning to introduce 2 or possibly 3 integrated amps in the .8 series.

Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor

No, I'm going to pass. Too many shows to cover now not to mention much better shows. I have to maximize my bang for my buck. Last year CES consisted of two floors of gear at the Venetian (plus a few manufacturers upstairs) and a few the Mirage. The Show was a ghost town. Pretty disappointing and going to the CES, that I pay for, is fairly expensive. Five years from now CES will be a pleasant memory and everyone will be going to Munich (assuming ISIS doesn't invade Europe).

No I'm planning on Axpona, RMAF and NYC this year. Maybe Newport in 2016. But I will mis seeing a few people!

Got it. I'll see you at RMAF - skipped 2014 but do have plans to go this year.

Originally Posted by asiufy

I'm coming! I do agree that last year was a bit of a ghost town, with the weather troubles affecting travel, etc. Hopefully this year will be better!

There are already quite a few new product launches, and YG will also debut their new speaker, Carmel 2, which I'm anxious to hear!

Myles,

No Newport this year? Promises to be a good one...



alexandre

It was either Newport or Chicago and I had already committed to Steve Davis to do a seminar in the Windy City.

Audio Arts Room 29-226 Venetian
Zellaton, CH Precision Power/Pre/Digital, Thöress, Sperling Analog, Fuuga MC & Schnerzinger Cabling

This system will include premiers of the new Zellaton Stage loudspeakers, CH Precision L1 analog preamplifier, CH Precision M1 monaural amplifiers, Sperling L-3 turntable, Thöress For Audioarts Phono Enhancer, Fuuga MC phono cartridge and Schnerzinger cabling.

From The Lotus Group

Looking forward to seeing you in our room at CES in the Venetian Tower Rm. 29-132. We will be doing an all analog demo with the latest Hanss Acoustics all black Aluminum and bakelite T-60 turntable, with Durand Telos tonearm and Ortofon Winfield cartridge, KR Audio Electronics, Marten Coltrane Tenor Loudspeaker and all PranaWire cabling. We will also have the latest PranaWire Linebacker XE! This should prove to be a winning combination!

From VANA Ltd.

I wanted to write you early with announcements of what we are doing at CES this year. As with years past, we are in the same two suites (30-129 and 30-130) in the Venetian Towers. As last year, we are building two demonstration systems vs. one primary demo room with one meeting room. I hope we have time to meet and of course talk about working together more closely in this new year.

We are very proud of the products we have been able to assemble in our small company and look forward to sharing them with you and ultimately your readers as well. In addition to several new products from Vienna Acoustics, Primare and IsoTek, we have several new additions from Dr. Feickert Analogue, Acoustical Systems and a new analog line from Europe, European Audio Team (E.A.T.).

System One: Suite 30-129
Vienna Acoustics – Imperial Series – Liszt, $15,000.00/pr
Primare – PRE60 Media Preamplifier, $10,000.00 (US premier)
Primare – A60 Power Amplifier, $10,000.00 (US premier)
E.A.T. – E-Glo Tube Phonostage, $8,500.00 (US premier)
Dr. Feickert Analogue – Firebird Turntable, $13,000.00
Acoustical Systems – The Axiom Tonearm, $22,500.00
Acoustical Systems – The Archon Phono Cartridge, $4,000.00 (US premier)
Acoustical Systems – The Helox Record Clamp, $750.00 (US premier)
IsoTek – EVO3 Mosaic Genesis Power Mains Conditioner, $11,995.00 (US premier)
IsoTek – EVO3 Syncro SE Active DC Blocking Cable, $2,450.00 (US premier)
IsoTek – EVO3 Optimum Power Cables (x3), $995.00ea (US premier)


System Two: Suite 30-130
Vienna Acoustics – Beethoven Concert Grand Symphony Edition, $8,500.00/pr (World premier)
Primare – I32 Media Integrated Amplifier, $4,750.00
Primare – CD32 CD Player, $2,850.00
Primare – R32 Phonostage, $1,500.00
E.A.T. – C-Sharp Turntable with Quintet Black, $5,000.00 (World premier)
IsoTek – EVO3 Aquarius Power Mains Conditioner, $2,250.00
IsoTek – EVO3 Syncro SE Active DC Blocking Cable, $2,450.00 (US premier)
IsoTek – EVO3 Sequel Power Cables (x3), $395.00ea (World premier)

Thank you in advance. I hope to see you later this week in Las Vegas!

All the best,

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CES, Las Vegas, Jan. 6, 2015 - Pass Laboratories, Inc., an audio innovator renowned worldwide for its unique high-performance products, introduces two integrated amplifiers, the INT-60 and INT-250, at the Consumer Electronics Show 2015. Both are stunning, flexible, and powerful new members of Pass Lab's family of music-first audiophile components.

Pass redefined the way the audiophile industry perceived integrated amplifiers five years ago when it introduced their first-ever line of integrated amplifiers, which, among other advances, reduced the amount of gain stages normally associated with integrated amps from 6-9 to a streamlined two. The amps' unique topology proved to be the cleanest, most direct signal path possible, and the approach provided superlative audiophile performance in otherwise modest packages.

Now, Pass is improving upon those pioneering integrated amps with new iterations that are both models of electronic elegance. Based on Pass Labs' lauded INT-30A, the 60-watt INT-60 Integrated Amplifier provides wattage with all the finesse and delicacy surpassing its predecessor, and works best with speakers of 87dB efficiency or greater.

The INT-60 builds upon the INT-30A's legendary "You are there" soundstage, offering spectacular realism, even with difficult speaker loads such as electrostatics or planars. The INT-60 features the same power supply and output stages, along with the iconic glowing meter, as found on Pass Labs' Point 8 amplifiers. The new model features Direct Access buttons for the four inputs on the faceplate, a digital level display, plus a Volume Control knob and Mute button. On the back are four line-level inputs, a line-level output, and two pairs of Furutech speaker binding posts.

The new INT-250 ups the wattage from the INT-150's 150 watts to 250 watts per channel. The INT-250 is optimized for greater versatility with speaker loads of 86dB efficiency or less. Like the INT-60, the INT-250 features the same power supply and output stages, along with the iconic glowing meter as found on Pass Labs' Point 8 amplifiers. It too features four line-level inputs, a line-level output, and two pairs of Furutech speaker binding posts. As with the INT-60, there are Direct Access buttons for the four inputs on the faceplate and a digital level display, in addition to a Volume Control knob and a Mute button.

Both the INT-60 and the INT-250 are ideal for reference systems or secondary, superior audiophile systems, and were optimized by Pass Labs' unusually rigorous listening processes using six different sound systems to deliver exceptional musical experiences.

Their dimensions are:
INT-60: 19" W x 21" D x 7-1/2" H; INT-250: 19" W x 21" D x 9" H.

The INT-60 ($9,000) and INT-250 ($12,000) can be seen together with Pass Labs' other outstanding products at the Venetian Tower, Suite 34-209, during CES.

Aurender FLOW


Aurender FLOW Logo

Aurender, a leader in high-resolution audio products, has introduced FLOW, a portable digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier that brings audiophile quality to personal listening – at $1,295, almost half the price of competing systems.
To date, Aurender has been best known for its high-resolution Reference Music Servers, including the W20, X100 and S10. FLOW is a radical but natural new product direction for this innovative company, one that has the substantial advantage of an extensive in-house software team (many so-called "digital" companies go outside for software development).

FLOW Zoom
The LCD multiple-status display is inside a velocity-sensitive volume control dial for ease of use.
Aurender is able to design and produce the industry-leading products like the FLOW portable digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier, as they have perhaps the most advanced in-house software capability in its product category. Aurender's Music Servers received no less than six audiophile industry awards in 2014 alone.

"We've perfected the art and the ease of delivering high-resolution audio in the home with our award-winning Music Servers," said Harry Lee, Aurender's Director. "With FLOW, it's possible to bring the high-resolution listening experience wherever you go, all at an unmatched price. FLOW quite simply is the future of quality personal audio, being much more affordable for consumers — and it's here today."

FLOW's 32bit/384kHz, DSD64/128 DAC expertly renders the most robust of high-resolution audio content. In addition to its USB 3.0 and SPDIF optical inputs, there is a 1/4 inch/6.35mm headphone jack.
In keeping with its advanced capabilities, FLOW's Industrial Design is equally noteworthy — and exceptionally attractive. The DAC and amp are housed in a sleek, undulating satin aluminum case with an LCD multiple-status display, which is inside a velocity-sensitive volume control dial for added convenience.
FLOW mSATA

The latest Notebooks carry only 128-256GB of SSD, and there is little space left for music libraries. Aurender's FLOW has an mSATA slot for a user-installable 1TB mSATA SSD.

Playback controls on the just under one-pound device include a power button, MENU, MOVE UP/DOWN, and PLAY/PAUSE.
In addition to producing exacting, powerful high-resolution sound through even hard-to-drive headphones, FLOW can optionally store up to 1TB of music via its user-installable mSATA slot, making it a highly convenient personal, portable DAC/headphone amp. Thanks to this substantial storage, FLOW can conceivably contain a user's entire music library, including both high-resolution and lower-resolution files.
FLOW is available from selected Aurender dealers and on the Aurender website at a Suggested Retail Price of $1,295. A luxurious leather case is included [unlike the more expensive competition, for whom its optional].
Complete specifications include:
Input USB 3.0 (Audio Class 2.0)
Input2 SPDIF Optical
Output 1/4 inch/6.35mm Headphone Jack
Volume Control -110dB ~ 0dB, Velocity Sensitive Operation
mSATA Slot Optional mSATA storage up to 1TB
Output Impedance 0.06 Ohm Max
THD+N Max -114dB
IMD(SMPTE) Max -112dB
SPDIF Mode(Optic) up to 24bit/192kHz
​PCM Mode(USB) up to 32bit/384kHz​
​DSD Mode(USB) ​DSD64, DSD128 / Dop Mode
​DAC Chip ESS9018K2M​
Play Time​ 7+ Hours​
Battery​ SAMSUNG SDI 4450 mAh​
​Weight ​450g(1.0 Pounds)
Output Power THD+N 0.0002%​
0.0005%
0.0005%
43 mW/600 ohms, 87 mW/300 ohms,
320 mW/60 ohms,
380 mW/32 ohms
​THD+N (1kHz 5.1V rms output) 0.0002%​
Dynamic Rage​ Max 122dB​
​Damping Factor >130​
Dimensions ​ ​80 x 137 x 28 (mm)
3.1 x 5.4 x 1.1 (inches)
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Aurender's New
N100 Hi-Res Music Server

Optimized for Large Music Libraries Stored on
Network Attached Storage [NAS] Devices
Cast-Fi 7

The N100 Network Music Server/Player is specifically designed to create a high-performance, high-resolution and easy-to-use listening experience from large music collections stored on Network Attached Storage devices.

DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE
CES: Venetian 30-133, 30-134

2015 CES, Las Vegas, NV, January 6, 2015 – Aurender, a leader in award-winning, high-resolution audio products, introduces the new N100 Network Music Server/Player, that makes managing, browsing, optimizing, collecting and enjoying large music collections stored on Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, and lossless streaming services like TIDAL Hi-Fi, convenient and entertaining for everyone.

"The N100 Server/Player allows users to infinitely add to their music collections via NAS devices. And while its performance is audiophile-quality, you don't have to be an audiophile to enjoy the N100," says Harry Lee, Aurender's Director. "It has all the qualities that an audio enthusiast looks for, but with streamlined simplicity, design, and tremendous functionality for the average user."

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The N100 Caching Network Music Server/Player accesses and plays music stored on external NAS devices, allowing you to add as much music as you want to your library or set up a multi-room system. With no internal hard drive and the ability to play only NAS-stored music, the user can expand his or her music collection ad infinitum without worrying about the constraints normally associated with hard-drive size.

Because the N100 features Solid-State-Drive (SSD) cached playback of NAS contents (via its 120GB SSD), it also eliminates noise and vibration. Due to its lack of internal hard drive (NAS is required), the N100 also has a more compact machined aluminum chassis than Aurender's other Music Servers, and includes a 3-inch AMOLED display that shows information such as artist name and song title.
The unit is also designed for use with the elegant new matching machined aluminum Aurender X725 DAC/Amplifier - simply add a pair of quality stereo speakers to bring high-performance, high-resolution sound to your home, office, RV or boat, and with fewer components and cables than the typical analog system requires.

Remote Internet Support

Like all of Aurender's Music Streamers/Servers, the new N100 includes one of the industry's most convenient features: Remote Internet Technical Support, which makes troubleshooting simple. Users can simply send a Remote Support Request via the Aurender Conductor app, whose engineers will quickly diagnose and fix problems over the Internet.

The Award-Winning Aurender App + Integrated TIDAL

Control the N100 Music Server/Player with the unparalleled Aurender App for iPad (or the new Android "Lite" App). The app was designed and engineered in-house by Aurender's software developers to perform optimally and swiftly with very large music collections in mind.
All settings and functions of the N100 can be easily accessed through the Settings menu. The playlist-based app then intuitively allows you to view your collection by Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Composer, Conductor, or Folder. You can also filter these results by Genre, Favorites, and even Quality (DSD, 16/24-bit, etc.).

The Aurender App continuously receives praise among press and in the field as one of the best companion Music Server apps available, with lightning-fast browsing and searching. The app also provides integrated access to TIDAL, the high-fidelity streaming music service that allows you to play more than 25 million full-resolution lossless music tracks directly on the N100 (TIDAL subscription required).

The N100 with 120GB SSD for caching playback ($2499) and the N100S with 1TB SSD storage (price t/b/a) will both be available this month. Visit the Venetian, Suite 30-133 & 30-134, at the CES 2015, for a demo of their new products.

Aurender Introduces Two New Plug-and-Play High-Resolution Audio Systems for Music Lovers

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Aurender X-PAC and N-PAC systems make browsing and listening to your music fun and easy, while maximizing quality from any music format.

DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE
CES: Venetian 30-133, 30-134

2015 CES, Las Vegas, NV, January 6, 2015 - Aurender, a leader in award-winning, high-resolution audio products, introduces the new X-PAC and N-PAC Audio Systems, making managing, browsing, optimizing, and enjoying massive, high-quality music libraries convenient and entertaining for everyone - without the typical "Audiophile Clutter."

"We designed these two systems to be one-stop solutions that anyone can use. While they provide quality that an audiophile will appreciate, they are approachable, unintimidating, and beautiful in any space, says Harry Lee, Aurender's Director. "Both 'PAC' systems optimize all aspects of the listening experience - from ordering up music on our proprietary, award-winning iPad app, to doing the digital-to-analog conversion for the finest playback, to amplifying the music. They're powerful, extremely intuitive to use, and gorgeous to look at."

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The main difference between the X-PAC (large photo at top of page) and the N-PAC (photo immediately above) systems is that the X-PAC manages massive collections (up to 20,000 CDs worth) on its internal hard drives, while the N-PAC accesses Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices for multi-room use, as well as larger music collections.

The X-PAC combines an X100 Music Server/Player and X725 DAC/Stereo Amplifier, while the N-PAC combines an N100 Network Music Server/Player and the same X725 DAC/Stereo Amplifier. Just add a pair of high-quality stereo speakers to bring audiophile sound to your home, office, RV or boat.
Both the X-PAC and N-PAC systems feature Remote Internet Technical Support. Troubleshooting is simple because users can simply send a Remote Support Request using the Aurender Conductor app, allowing engineers to quickly diagnose and fix problems over the Internet, should they occur.
X100 Music Server-based X-PAC System: SSD Caching Playback from Internal HD for Large Music Collections

With the X100, Aurender has pulled out all the stops to create a one-of-a-kind audio experience by using Solid-State-Drive cached playback from its internal HD. The unit caches music for playback from its internal HD, eliminating latency, electrical interference and noise resulting from spinning hard drives and compact discs. The result is amazingly clean output. With up to an impressive 12TB (X100L 12TB model) storage capability (and that's without a NAS device connection), it can accommodate more than 20,000 CDs and high-resolution music tracks in uncompressed WAV format.
Aesthetically, the X-PAC is a very handsome, minimalist Lifestyle-oriented music system, with a pair of elegant, machined aluminum cases that complements any décor. A 3.3-inch AMOLED displays album information crisply and clearly, showing track name and recording information, as well as sample rate and music file format - all controlled and selectable from its elegant, easy-to-use iPad app.

N100-based N-PAC System: SSD Playback from Network Attached Storage for Limitless Music Collections

The new N-PAC Network Music Player differs from the X100-based X-PAC, focusing users to connect Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to the system for a virtually endless music library. Like the X-PAC, it provides Solid-State-Drive (SSD) cached playback of NAS contents, for flawless playback of content from NAS even with unoptimized network connections.
Because it doesn't have internal hard drives, the NAS-driven N100 is smaller and more compact than the X100, with a 3-inch AMOLED display. Standard SSD cache for the N100 is 120GB; a 1TB SSD cache model is optional.

Matching X725 USB DAC & Stereo Amplifier for both X-PAC and N-PAC Systems: Optimizes and Amplifies Any Music File

Both the X-PAC and N-PAC systems include Aurender's new X725 DAC & Stereo Amplifier, which converts any incoming music file to high-quality analog and provides the power amplification to your speakers (not included). It plays up to 24/192kHz quality - DSD64/128 in native mode - for a pure, articulate sound that brings music to life and reveals detail that you may have never noticed from your favorite music tracks. On the amplification side, it provides a robust 100W (THD+N 0.01%) per channel at 8-ohm stereo Class D amplification - a fancy way of saying that the X725 has enough power to fill a room with sound. An IR Remote Control is included.

Control It with the Award-Winning Aurender App + TIDAL

Control both the X-PAC and N-PAC music systems with the unparalleled Aurender App for iPad (or the new Android "Lite" App). The App was designed and engineered in-house by Aurender's software developers to perform optimally and swiftly with extremely large music collections in mind. All settings and functions of the X-PAC and N-PAC systems can be easily accessed through the Settings menu of the Aurender App. The playlist-based app intuitively allows you to view your collection by Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Composer, Conductor, or Folder. You can also filter these results by Genre, Favorites, and even Quality (DSD, 16/24-bit, etc.). The Aurender App continuously receives praise among press and in the field as one of the best companion Music Server apps available, with lightning-fast browsing and searching.


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Both the X100-based X-PAC and N100-based N-PAC have TIDAL streaming music fully integrated into their app. The X-PAC (with X100 6TB capacity) has a Suggested Retail Price of $5,999. The N-PAC (with N100) has a Suggested Retail Price of $4,999. For consumers already owning an X100, the matching X725 DAC/ Stereo Amplifier has a Suggested Retail Price of $2,499.

Visit the Venetian, Suites 30-133 & 30-134, at the CES 2015, for a demo of these new products.

Wow thanks Myles.

The new Pass INT-60 sounds like a fantastic piece.

Originally Posted by Big B

Any notes what ATI is doing?

Sorry no.

Check out the new Sony Walkman that debuts at CES.

This is the new Sony Walkman | The Verge

Let us know what McIntosh announces as far as new products and any other juicy new stuff you see. Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by Dizzie

Scaena will debut smaller, more affordable speakers. Nine mid-range drivers plus ribbon tweeters mounted over a 12" subwoofer but somehow isolated. Rumors are $30-35K.

Yes, Sunny was talking about the new speakers when he was over a month ago! Plus they should have their new music server.

Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor

Check out the new Sony Walkman that debuts at CES.

This is the new Sony Walkman | The Verge

Sony is going to shoot itself in the foot again with that price.

M

Originally Posted by tunes

Any confirmation from Verity about their Monsalvat debut? Is it happening after all? Seems to be some online chatter that there have been some tech challenges and that Verity will be bringing the Lohengrin 2s to the Lamm room instead of the Monsalvat.

Last I heard the TOTL Verity speakers was a no go.

Originally Posted by Face

Sony is going to shoot itself in the foot again with that price.

It is 1/2 the price of the Astell&Kern unit that many have liked. My question is do they keep everything in DSD or convert to PCM?

Originally Posted by arthurs

lumin room was really cool.

cool!

Seems the media player space is heating up with mainstream DSD acceptance and PCM based DXD support being introduced. Aurender now have a NAS dependent product which seems to be positioned to compete against the Lumin?

Are we ever going to get passed the DSD vs DXD format propositions?

Originally Posted by Steve

Seems the media player space is heating up with mainstream DSD acceptance and PCM based DXD support being introduced. Aurender now have a NAS dependent product which seems to be positioned to compete against the Lumin?

Are we ever going to get passed the DSD vs DXD format propositions?

Steve,

I'm not sure if the Aurender product is just a player (no DAC), no separate power supply, etc.

As for format wars....what else is new? Just get a network music player that handles everything (like the Lumin S1).

Boy, is Linn asleep at the wheel or what? They invented this space and then dropped the ball - big time.

They kinda did the same with their turntable too.

Originally Posted by RonR

Has anyone auditioned in a familiar system the Triode Corp. Reference M212 (parallel SET with two 212s per mono amp)?

I’ve heard them, owned the Triode 845 amps and currently own the statement 300b amps. The 212 isn't that great with bass control in a full range speaker (but no SET really does). If the speaker has active bass, rock on.

Don’t get caught up in the big SET power. Above 20-30 watts, a well executed Push Pull can provide magic and power and better bass control.

That being said, check out the big VIVA Aurora monoblocks for big SET sound, with few trade offs.

Also, in the push pull camp, consider some of the big Jadis amps and even some of the CJ gear for SET sounds in a PP package.

All of this aside, I️ think a Gryphon amp would match well with Gryphon speakers.

If you’re after true SET sounds (300b), then only high efficient speakers like Avantgarde Trio XD’s will work. The combo is magic.

Originally Posted by RonR

Howdy, Mike!

Thank you for your thoughts!

I like the Viva Audio Aurora very much! I am trying to solve for > 100 watts with SET so that means Triode Reference M212, Mastersound PF100, Wavac and NAT Magma New. The single giant tubes are a little scary and so I find the parallel SET Mastersound PF100 (four 845s) very interesting.

On the Class A, push-pull side I agree with you on the Jadis. Also the Zesto Eros 300 (as well as the Ayon Orthos XS) are possible contenders. However, here I am most interested in the new JA200 Mk. II.

I would be wary of the 212 tube myself. Not only is it gigantic in size, but it has a different sound. It's not as warm as the 211, nor as sweet as the 845 and it certainly can't touch the 300b/45 type tubes.

I think once you get over 20-30 watts with SET, you lose the advantage. You're using so many tubes in parallel and you're also using some oddball tubes, which have their own unique sound (good or bad).

The issue for me with the JA200 mk2 for me, is the 6550/EL34 tubes. That is my least favorite tube, sonically.

For that romantic, lush, classic tube sound, I would look at CJ and VAC. Both can delivery plenty of current and power for demanding loudspeakers.

Are you still on track for the Gryphon Pendragons? Do you know the impedance dip? I know it's a 6ohm speaker, but if it starts to dip below 4ohms, a SET is not what I would consider. But you should be fine since the bass is powered.

If it was me, I would get a Colosseum or Mephisto stereo and be done with it.