MattTCG
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^^ The lyr is very good with the MD IMO. You can tweak the signature to your liking with rolling the tubes. Good pairing.
I give you some choices. Of all the desktop amps, the best performing and least expensive of them all...a vintage receiver, period. Hands down, no contest. The old receivers from the 70's have some legitimate power and refinement. But they are not for everyone. The often need simple TLC to get back to good working order, but they can sometimes need much more...just depends on what your local CL might turn up. You could end up with a nice Pioneer sx receiver for $50 bucks that would rock the socks off the MD.
Depending on your budget ( you should always list your budget when asking for suggestions) consider the following:
*Asgard 2
*Fiio e12
*Audio GD (they all have good clean power)
There is an entire thread dedicated to amp pairings with the MD. Just check under the full sized amp section here.
gL!!
Hi Matt, what about portable DAC/amp combos would you recommend for the MDs? Thanks!
Hi Matt, what about portable DAC/amp combos would you recommend for the MDs? Thanks!
I'll probably try it with the Schiit Vali and see how it does.
I'll probably try it with the Schiit Vali and see how it does.
It depends on your preference. If you want warm and tubey sounding, then the Orange Globes from mercedesman on ebay are hard to beat.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-6DJ8-ECC88-VACUUM-TUBE-ORANGE-GLOBE-MATCH-PAIR-SWEET-SMOOTH-TONE-011-/221319947454?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3387b264be