Can SE amps play Rage Against The Machine

[anthonyTD]

Those are just nuts, but in a good way!

I heard a smaller version of this amp with Carver electrostatics panels and an Oracle turntable at the Bristol show in 1986, they played my Dexter Gordon album One Flight Up. It was the first time I'd ever heard a door playing music - one of those early unforgettable experiences.

If only I could afford Capt Nimo's submarine to go with those amps.

[jahsavage]

So from the debate that's been taken place it seems like the only way to get an SE amp to play rock and reggae is to get a custom amp especially built for the purpose.

[Macca]

So from the debate that's been taken place it seems like the only way to get an SE amp to play rock and reggae is to get a custom amp especially built for the purpose.

I think the general thrust was that it needs to be of top specification to be able to handle it. That might not mean getting one custom made but it will mean spending a few quid.

[Marco]

That's exactly it.

Go custom-made, and spend a few quid (budget for around £5k), or for something commercially produced that *might* be able to compete with that, but spend upwards of three times that amount (due to overheads, advertising costs, etc, of a commercial company, plus dealer mark-up), simply to own a 'desirable badge', but perhaps not end up with any better a sound.

The unfortunate reality with SET valve amps is that they're really an enthusiast's product, designed to be used by someone with enough experience to get them to work right, and certainly not for novices.

That's pretty much true of valve amps in general, although you get a somewhat easier ride with push-pull, simply because the choice of speakers available to you is much greater

Marco.

[JimR]

For many years I ran an Almarro 318B SET into Tannoy Westminster TWs. And it rocked pretty good.

The 318B is unusually powerful for an affordable SET, however. And the Westies did have 15” DC drivers to shift air.

My current Bryston/JBL rig uses 20 times the watts and sounds different. Not worse, not better. Just different.

Jim.

[anthonyTD]

For many years I ran an Almarro 318B SET into Tannoy Westminster TWs. And it rocked pretty good.

The 318B is unusually powerful for an affordable SET, however. And the Westies did have 15” DC drivers to shift air.

My current Bryston/JBL rig uses 20 times the watts and sounds different. Not worse, not better. Just different.

Jim.

[Rick_F]

Paul, like I mentioned in your welcome thread, put the puresound 845 on a short list.
Another possibility is the Art Audio Diavolo, I had a great listening session last Sunday at John's, who is now a member on here.


They certainly rocked through his Snell type E which have been effectively converted to Audionote E's, I'll pop back round and try it with Rage Against the Machine and see what happens.

I had this combo, still got the amp, but moved the speakers on some years back. It was the fastest sounding system I've owned and really worked great. Lovely with acoustic to full on rock. I still recall once playing a Red Hot Chili Peppers track LOUD and causing me to raise my eyebrows and lean back as it played it with such conviction. I don't think I'll ever forget that moment!!! It also liked Killing in the name of

[chris@panteg]

What are you using now Rick?

Paul, have you heard or know anything about the Kronzilla? Google it because that is one hell of an amp but out of reach for most.

The largest triode valve I know of.

[Rick_F]

What are you using now Rick?

Paul, have you heard or know anything about the Kronzilla? Google it because that is one hell of an amp but out of reach for most.

The largest triode valve I know of.

I'm now using a pair of Maker Audio NL14+'s in to a pair of Snell A3's, but sometimes use my other set of speakers Peak Consult Princess System. As nice as they sound, I still miss the ANE / Art Audio pairing. The Art will drive the Snell's, but they really need a lot more power than the Art can give to keep them under control.

[chris@panteg]

Yes I can imagine, I think the Diavolo is a great match for the AN E's.