Valve Amp and Speaker Setup

[Lizard]

I'm new to the world of Hi-Fi's but I'm looking to purchase a decent valve amp and speaker pair. Can anyone recommend a valve amp and speakers that will have a fair amount of punch (but of course with a beautiful balanced sound) to fill a large room? My budget is around £5000 for everything.

I plan on visiting Audio Gold in London but want some opinions before a stroll in there are look like a total noob! Thanks.

 

[Macspur]

Leben SC300 with Harbeth P3ESR or if you could run to SC600 and Harbeth SHL5.... supposed to be HiFi heaven.

Mac

www.macsmusic.blogbubble.net

 

[matt49]

I suspect the 'large room' requirement might be the most difficult bit to get right. You may be looking to the second-hand market for your speakers. Maybe some big Tannoys? Or Proacs? Jordans have a pair of ART Prestige 8s for £3250. I think they have sensitivity around 90dB. Also worth looking for an s/h pair of Audio Note speakers.

Good luck!

Matt

 

[Lizard]

Thanks for the comments guys. Just spent the afternoon in Audio Gold listening to various set ups. I ended up buying an Icon Audio ST 60 and a pair of Tannoy Lancasters - sounded wonderful.

 

[Macspur]

Thanks for the comments guys. Just spent the afternoon in Audio Gold listening to various set ups. I ended up buying an Icon Audio ST 60 and a pair of Tannoy Lancasters - sounded wonderful.

I looked at their site after I posted and saw the Icon amps and thought they would be the most suitable ones for your needs... enjoy!

They've got some quite interesting gear there.

Mac

www.macsmusic.blogbubble.net

 

[stevebrock]

Good man - love my ST40

 

[nopiano]

What a super and unusual system. I wish everyone who posted here could make their mind up with such confidence!

I hope it gives you many years of pleasure.

 

[CnoEvil]

Good for you. It's not everybody that tries something different.

Enjoy.

*drinks*

 

[plastic penguin]

It's not everybody that tries something different.

Enjoy.

*drinks*

Absolutely. If anyone mentions valves to me I come out in a cold sweat.*stop*