[Austin_J]

I am looking for an integrated amp to drive my UE9s and speakers for a desktop system. I was wondering if anyone could make suggestions or comment on amps like the Cary 300B integrated which seems like an obvious choice. This system would be approx. 75/25 use between speakers/headphone.

Thanks!

 

[slwiser]

Try a Yamamoto HA-02 with Zu [size=x-small]Credenzas [/size]speakers for near field listening on your desktop. Zu has a really nice couple of desktop type speakers that you should be able to drive with the Yamamoto. Of course you are talking money with either of these. http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/zu11/credenza.html

 

[Austin_J]

I was going to order the Yamamoto (and still may), but then I was told about the wait. So I started thinking about other options that could maybe get speakers into the mix. I had actually not considered the Zu line. I've never heard them.... but interesting! I was thinking more along the lines of a Spendor or Harbeth monitor for my desktop.

Speaking of unheard speakers - these look interesting too: http://www.sjofnhifi.com/servlet/Detail?no=3. But I'm sure they would require more than the HA-02.

 

[sacd lover]

Sound Quest SQ-84 .... 10 WATT push/pull 6V6GT Integrated amp. This amp has enough power for most real world speakers and a very impressive headphone output.


Specifications

Type: Push-Pull Class A vacuum tube integrated amplifier

Vacuum Tube Compliment: four 6v6 and two 6U8

Control Functions: Volume, input select, headphone output , power on/off

Power Output: 10 watt per channel, stereo

Total Harmonic Distortion: Less Than 1% (5 Watt, 1kHz)

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 66kHz (-3db Points At 5 Watt)

Input Sensitivity: 340mv

Output Impedance: 8 Ohms

Signal/Noise: 90dB

Input Interfaces: Pair of RCA

Overall Negative Feedback: -6dB

Dimensions: 15.72 x 6.85 x 8.25 (LxWxH in inches)

Weight: 27 lbs.

Warranty: 1 year parts and labor, 90 Days Tubes

Price: $1000


Company Information

Quest For Sound
2307-R Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020

Voice: (215) 953-9099
E-mail: questforsound@aol.com
Website: www.questforsound.com

 

[Jodet]

I have a 6-month old SQ-84 with upgraded tubes FS, PM me if you're interested. I'm easy on price and have outstanding feedback on agon. I only have 25 posts so can't list it in the FS forum. Silly, eh?