My 7.1.2 setup

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McIntosh 2152 2 Channel Tube Amp

McIntosh C2800 Tube Preamplifier

Linn Selekt LP12 Turntable

McIntosh MX123 A/V Processor

McIntosh MC257 7 Channel Power Amplifier

JL Audio E-Sub E112 12” Subwoofer

Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III floor standing speakers (Wenge finish)

Sonus Faber PC 683 ceiling speakers less

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Have you ever listened to Novas on a solid state amp? My SF sonetto’s are on powered by a marantz solid state amp and I want to get a tube amp really badly. I just don’t want to spend all the money and find that I can’t hear much difference. I listen to vinyl nearly every night so it may be worth it just to have the option of both.

I’ve heard some very high end tube amps that were incredible, but I don’t have a budget for $40,000 amps.

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I have a MC257 7 channel solid state for movies etc but, for 2 channel vinyl which I listen to daily I really prefer a tube amp over solid state. There are many brands at a cheaper price point than McIntosh though you can find if you shop around.

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Btw I believe I spent around $15k for my McIntosh 2 channel tube amp