olegau Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Think to buy a AUDIO NOTE OTO LINE SE tube amp for my bedroom to connect to desktop Focal 1007, 89dB speakers. This is a single end amp. I like it has a Balance knob, I need it. A remote control would be handy, but it does not have. I am fun of modern classical and jazz listening on very low level at night time. People say this is an unique sound amp but some say it is bad amp, there is much better. Unfortunately I do not have opportunity to audit it in Melbourne. Need advice about a good amp for classical and jazz. what to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Johnston Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Great amp, but probably not a match with your speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olegau Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 Do not scary me, I agreed to buy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendes Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, olegau said: Do not scary me, I agreed to buy:) Where did you find one to buy? I think it will sound wonderful just will not go super loud. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Those speakers are 88db and drop to a min' of 4.3ohms in the impedance plot according to stereophile. https://www.stereophile.com/content/focal-electra-1007-be-loudspeaker-measurements The amp s 10 watts per channel. There's a review of the amp here https://www.dagogo.com/audio-note-oto-se-integrated-amplifier-with-phono-review/ Not the best matching speakers but as Sergio says at low levels it may still sound very nice. Edited September 17, 2018 by Muon N' repeated myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olegau Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, Mendes said: Quote Where did you find one to buy? Sorry I am confuse. Yesturday I bought a McChanson MarzE KT88 Tube Amp. I decided to start from beginning. When I get opportunity to listen to Audio Note I will see what is the difference between them because They are both single end. If the difference is big I will buy the audio note later. Is it smart desicion?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Johnston Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 When things sound great, you always want to turn it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 That amp of Eric's is 16 watts a channel with the KT88's No need to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendes Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, olegau said: Yesturday I bought a McChanson MarzE KT88 Tube Amp. I decided to start from beginning. When I get opportunity to listen to Audio Note I will see what is the difference between them because They are both single end. If the difference is big I will buy the audio note later. Is it smart desicion?:) Here you have two very different amps. 10 Watts V 16 Watts................ There was another Audio Note amp in the classifieds last week.....would have been worth a look also with 18 Watts. Hope you enjoy the amp... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted September 17, 2018 Volunteer Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Muon N' said: Those speakers are 88db and drop to a min' of 4.3ohms in the impedance plot according to stereophile. https://www.stereophile.com/content/focal-electra-1007-be-loudspeaker-measurements The amp s 10 watts per channel. There's a review of the amp here https://www.dagogo.com/audio-note-oto-se-integrated-amplifier-with-phono-review/ Not the best matching speakers but as Sergio says at low levels it may still sound very nice. removed as not relevant Edited September 17, 2018 by Sir Sanders Zingmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guru Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: With amplifiers having a high source impedance, such as typical tubed designs, this will tend to tilt up the speaker's response at high frequencies The oto SE has a 4 ohm tap on the output transformers so the speakers would pose no problem. Considering they are going to be used nearfield in a desktop situation, I would think late night spl levels are going to be reasonably low and the amp in question doesn't need to be turned up to generate dynamics at a low output level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: With amplifiers having a high source impedance, such as typical tubed designs, this will tend to tilt up the speaker's response at high frequencies As the red devil says, please explain? The amp has an input impedance of 100kohms I think and an output impedance of 8ohms. Though not sure on the output taps but I would expect 8ohms and maybe also 4ohms. Edited September 17, 2018 by Muon N' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted September 17, 2018 Volunteer Share Posted September 17, 2018 @guruand @Muon N', thanks for your comments. I see now that my comment wasn't relevant to the OP's situation. I've removed it lest it cause confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: @guruand @Muon N', thanks for your comments. I see now that my comment wasn't relevant to the OP's situation. I've removed it lest it cause confusion No worries, I thought I might be missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guru Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: @guruand @Muon N', thanks for your comments. I see now that my comment wasn't relevant to the OP's situation. I've removed it lest it cause confusion Oleg is an electronics technician of over 40 years experience so I think he has a reasonable grip on what would be required.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, guru said: The oto SE has a 4 ohm tap on the output transformers so the speakers would pose no problem. Considering they are going to be used nearfield in a desktop situation, I would think late night spl levels are going to be reasonably low and the amp in question doesn't need to be turned up to generate dynamics at a low output level. Not your average amp, that oto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 38 minutes ago, Muon N' said: Not your average amp, that oto I agree. Anyone looking at an integrated with efficient speakers (subject to budget) should try and audition one. In my experience I found focal to be bright so the Oto may help tame them somewhat. Also in a bedroom situation it may have enough power. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 For late night listening my LS50s can get louder than necessary by a 300b SET 8 wpc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, Happy said: For late night listening my LS50s can get louder than necessary by a 300b SET 8 wpc. What's all this "quiet, late night listening", H? I like to listen at the same 'loud' at 12 noon ... or 12 am (if I'm ever up that late! ). Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, andyr said: What's all this "quiet, late night listening", H? I like to listen at the same 'loud' at 12 noon ... or 12 am (if I'm ever up that late! ). Andy It’s a special breed of listening...background noise is minimal and the mood is set... I got horns for loud music buddy....pppff door speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olegau Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Mendes said: There was another Audio Note amp in the classifieds last week.....would have been worth a look also with 18 Watts. Hope you enjoy the amp... I know but Two big boxes is too much for my bedroom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendes Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, olegau said: I know but Two big boxes is too much for my bedroom. Yes, I see ....... but boy oh boy it would sound amazing... I hope it all works out well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olegau Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 17/09/2018 at 8:06 PM, guru said: Oleg is an electronics technician of over 40 years experience so I think he has a reasonable grip on what would be required.. On 17/09/2018 at 10:16 PM, andyr said: What's all this "quiet, late night listening", H? It means the volume at 7 clock, max 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olegau Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 17/09/2018 at 9:49 PM, Happy said: For late night listening my LS50s can get louder than necessary by a 300b SET 8 wpc. I agree. I have done research and think I need a single end 7 - 10W amp. Why heat the room and waste electricity? Now I am looking for a good quality SET kit but there are too many on the market. Which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olegau Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 17/09/2018 at 9:49 PM, Happy said: For late night listening my LS50s can get louder than necessary by a 300b SET 8 wpc. What is the brand LS50? I could not find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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