The reason for the difference in weight is two-fold. KT66 tubes have a significantly different sound than EL84's. EL84's have a more pronounced midrange and lack a bit of low end. KT66's are similar to 6L6 tubes, where they have significantly more low end, the midrange is bit less pronounced (especially compared to an EL84) and the highs are going to be more balanced to the mids. That, in combination with the extra power creates that larger image and adds weight to the sound stage. Man, I'm jealous of that Vincent amp. Great score.
Ive been recommending a will vincent st 70 to a guy who wants to dip his toe into tube gear after hearing my rig. The w.v. seemed like a good place for someone to start with inefficient bookshelf speakers
I have a tube preamp currently running into a solid state amp. Would a tube preamp change the sound of the Dynaco ST-70 amplifier in a bad way? I've always questioned running too much tube gear and haven't had the opportunity to experiment or use different options.
Yes it usually changes the sound but you would have to try it to determine if you like it better or not. Most will use a tube preamp with a solid state power amp rather than a tube power amp with a solid state preamp. The best thing to do is experiment.
is there much difference between this amp and the VTA st70 version sound wise? also have you listened to the newer klipsch herseys if so what do you think of those versus the older ones your using
Let's be fair here power rating 2'3 watts to 25 rating you gave the 70 the old one was35 per. what are the cost comparison between the decware to that new so called 70.
Hi, my Alan 45 monos arrived and I really like them but I can't get them to be dead silent, the have a hum. Klipsch heresy speakers. Do yours hum? And lm looking at a passive preamp luminous axiom ii, what do you think? Thanks
Okay, then when you put your ear next to each speaker, spend more time being very careful or slower when moving each dial on the back. I had that same experience and that’s what worked. Also remember that the Heresy are very efficient, so any amount of gain, hum or buzzing with just about any amp may produce some sort of floor noise. My experience is that most tube amps almost behave like antennas and can pick up all sorts of artifacts. Some companies spend tons on resources, filling their amps with internal electronics to help filter things like that out, but ultimately that also affects the sound quality in less desirable ways. What you can also consider which is sometimes what I do myself depending on my mood is plug the Alan Eaton’s into a preamp source. That way the volume control on the front of each can act as a perfect potentiometer. That way you rotate the front volume on each mono a little over half and use the preamp as your primary volume. Plus you don’t have to adjust each volume evenly once they’re set. Even still, you’ll want adjust each rear potentiometer since sometimes no matter what you do with the front volume, the hum may still be there.
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The reason for the difference in weight is two-fold. KT66 tubes have a significantly different sound than EL84's. EL84's have a more pronounced midrange and lack a bit of low end. KT66's are similar to 6L6 tubes, where they have significantly more low end, the midrange is bit less pronounced (especially compared to an EL84) and the highs are going to be more balanced to the mids. That, in combination with the extra power creates that larger image and adds weight to the sound stage. Man, I'm jealous of that Vincent amp. Great score.
Thanks for sharing.
Ive been recommending a will vincent st 70 to a guy who wants to dip his toe into tube gear after hearing my rig. The w.v. seemed like a good place for someone to start with inefficient bookshelf speakers
You are absolutely right my amp Is an AudioSpace AS-i3 and Italian Casta B Horn Speaker
Great review!
Maybe check out Analog Ethos. They have a couple of great SE and SET kits.
I have a tube preamp currently running into a solid state amp. Would a tube preamp change the sound of the Dynaco ST-70 amplifier in a bad way? I've always questioned running too much tube gear and haven't had the opportunity to experiment or use different options.
Yes it usually changes the sound but you would have to try it to determine if you like it better or not. Most will use a tube preamp with a solid state power amp rather than a tube power amp with a solid state preamp. The best thing to do is experiment.
is there much difference between this amp and the VTA st70 version sound wise? also have you listened to the newer klipsch herseys if so what do you think of those versus the older ones your using
I have several videos on the new Heresy’s including the VTA70 if you look through my video channel.
Let's be fair here power rating 2'3 watts to 25 rating you gave the 70 the old one was35 per. what are the cost comparison between the decware to that new so called 70.
Hi, my Alan 45 monos arrived and I really like them but I can't get them to be dead silent, the have a hum. Klipsch heresy speakers. Do yours hum? And lm looking at a passive preamp luminous axiom ii, what do you think? Thanks
Okay is a buzzing sound or a lower hum sound?
@@drde4010 low hum
Okay, then when you put your ear next to each speaker, spend more time being very careful or slower when moving each dial on the back. I had that same experience and that’s what worked. Also remember that the Heresy are very efficient, so any amount of gain, hum or buzzing with just about any amp may produce some sort of floor noise. My experience is that most tube amps almost behave like antennas and can pick up all sorts of artifacts. Some companies spend tons on resources, filling their amps with internal electronics to help filter things like that out, but ultimately that also affects the sound quality in less desirable ways. What you can also consider which is sometimes what I do myself depending on my mood is plug the Alan Eaton’s into a preamp source. That way the volume control on the front of each can act as a perfect potentiometer. That way you rotate the front volume on each mono a little over half and use the preamp as your primary volume. Plus you don’t have to adjust each volume evenly once they’re set. Even still, you’ll want adjust each rear potentiometer since sometimes no matter what you do with the front volume, the hum may still be there.
@@drde4010 passive pre like a luminous axium ii because Goldpoint is too expensive or an active pre? Thanks
@@ramongomez6720 Yes axiom is an excellent choice.
All talk and no music! Are we supposed to blindly believe in whatever this guy says?!?!?!
Take a look at part 3 if you want to hear some music. Watch this and let’s see if you come back to comment. ruclips.net/video/Fa1y9JRip68/видео.html