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Title: SET Amp for Type 1
Post by: david.liebesman@gmail.com on 12 Jul 2013, 11:20 am: Hi Everybody,

I have a pair of Type 1s which I've been using with a YBA integrated (Audio Refinement Alpha). I love the combo, but I'm itching to try a SET amp. Does anybody have experiences with particular amps that they are willing to share? Thanks!
Title: Re: SET Amp for Type 1
Post by: dodger4 on 15 Jul 2013, 08:59 pm: had a cayin 300b with a hoyt Bedford type 1.5 before I upgraded to the omega line ,,the hoyt Bedford sounded superb with the cayin 300b 8wpc also head the hoyt type one with a jolida 300b sounded vg but cayin much better try emailing Louis at omega speaker systems he has a forum which you could get lots of suggestions and opinions
ad also from Louis himself he is a great guy
Title: Re: SET Amp for Type 1
Post by: Canada Rob on 15 Jul 2013, 10:07 pm: A tube amp that specializes in clarity and dynamics works well with these speakers. The Audio Boutique Artist SET with 6550 tubes, the 6AV5 Ideal Innovations Elite 80 PP, the Glow Audio Amp Two EL-84 PP, or the Glow Audio Amp One EL-84 SEP would all be nice choices.
Title: Re: SET Amp for Type 1
Post by: Pete Schumacher on 15 Jul 2013, 10:41 pm: What about a pair of 40W 805A SET monoblocks?

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=83587)
Title: Re: SET Amp for Type 1
Post by: DaveC113 on 16 Jul 2013, 12:35 am: Quote from: Pete Schumacher on 15 Jul 2013, 10:41 pm
What about a pair of 40W 805A SET monoblocks?

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=83587)

You better send those to me for ummm... evaluation first... :wink:
Title: Re: SET Amp for Type 1
Post by: Good Times on 9 Aug 2013, 12:27 pm: I use an Audion 300B Silver Night amplifier (7w SET) and it's a great match. Dead quiet for a valve amp, even at high volumes.
Title: Re: SET Amp for Type 1
Post by: Canada Rob on 19 Oct 2013, 04:33 pm: Quote from: dodger4 on 15 Jul 2013, 08:59 pm
had a cayin 300b with a hoyt Bedford type 1.5 before I upgraded to the omega line
The Hoyt-Bedford line is neither above or below the Omega line, just different, and in many cases would attract a different audience. Few single driver speakers have their efficiency. The Hoyt-Bedford line are one of the most unique I have found in my many years in audio. Price wise they fall into about the middle of the Omega line.
Title: Re: SET Amp for Type 1
Post by: Hank Murrow on 10 Jan 2014, 03:23 am: Dear David; If you are willing to build it yourself(or pay their builder specialist), I can heartily recommend Bottlehead kits. they feature parallel-feed topology which provides extension into the depths and to the shimmering highs with no feedback. Suggest that you visit their site for an idea of what they offer, including the Bottlehead Forum, which provides builder-support of high quality.

www.bottlehead.com

Cheers, Hank

PS: I have several pieces built by their resident prototype-designer, Paul Birkeland.
Title: Re: SET Amp for Type 1
Post by: Meicheng on 10 Jan 2014, 04:52 am: i will chime-in with an earlier poster and recommend the Glow Amp 1. A great bang for the buck amp however it might not be the best choice if you have a large room or want to play at fairly high volume. I think Eastern Electric, distributed by Morningstar Audio also has a very nice EL84 integrated amp for around $600?