Tannoy Kensington GR amp for

[hifinutt]

Certainly drop Graham a line at tron for advice

[opt817]

For FirstWatt F7 power amplifier, I've tried to find suitable S/H valve line preamps.

My current list:

1. Conrad Johnson PV 12, gain 18db, valve 2xECC82, output impedance 800 Ohm

2. Linear Tube Audio, MZ2, gain 12db, valve 2xECC82, output impedance 2 Ohm

3. Audio Research SP16L, gain 12db, valves 3xECC83, output impedance 260 Ohm

Any suggestions, opinions?

[opt817]

Just quick report - solid state First Watt F7 is very nice amp, good warm sounding, but it has not the power (current) to drive Tannoy Kensingtons GR, properly, deficiency was in bass region, where Kensingtons goes even deeper than Turnberry and needs even more current for drive.

Currrently I have two options for changing FW F7:

1. Integrated amp, hybrid, 2x ECC83 on input, Pathos Twin Towers, 2x35W in A class, developed made in Italy, not Chinese production.

2. British power amp MERIDIAN G57 plus preamp, maybe Meridian own Go2 preamp.

I'm looking for a good second hand source for both of them? Any hint or comment?

[hifinutt]

so what pre amp did you use with the F7 ?

[Sherwood]

Ales,

I may have the ideal solution for you. What is your budget?

Geoff

Just quick report - solid state First Watt F7 is very nice amp, good warm sounding, but it has not the power (current) to drive Tannoy Kensingtons GR, properly, deficiency was in bass region, where Kensingtons goes even deeper than Turnberry and needs even more current for drive.

Currrently I have two options for changing FW F7:

1. Integrated amp, hybrid, 2x ECC83 on input, Pathos Twin Towers, 2x35W in A class, developed made in Italy, not Chinese production.

2. British power amp MERIDIAN G57 plus preamp, maybe Meridian own Go2 preamp.

I'm looking for a good second hand source for both of them? Any hint or comment?