Any one using tubes with their PSB Goldi's?

Huck · « **on:** 28 Apr 2006, 12:20 pm »

Hi: I will try another approach for comments...... anyone using tubes with their PSB Goldi's? If so, what are you using and how much power? I listen loud to rock, so don't know if tubes are the way to go here! Thanks, Keith

John Ashman · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 Apr 2006, 02:13 pm »

Maybe, but Golds are too hard for most tube amps to drive and I think they would respond better to a beefy 200W power amp, though I'd never tried it. Besides, I think theyre forgiving enough on their own without the need for tubes in the mix. What don't you like about the Goldis?

Huck · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 Apr 2006, 03:17 pm »

Thanks John: I love the Goldi's, but right now they seem to be a little bright for my liking. Mostly the room, I guess,but don't want to "go there" right now. I am using a Yammie a/v/ receiver, but treble is cut right back and annoying when turned up. I like the "sound " of tubes, but the Goldi's are pretty power hungry, so tubes, I think will not work. Keith

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 Apr 2006, 05:31 am »

You might checkout a few hybrid amps...Butler, Blue Circle, ect. You'll have the power of SS with a tube-like sound....works for me.

Huck · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 Apr 2006, 01:47 pm »

Thanks Lonewolf: Too many ways to go!! Will look into the Hybrids. Thanks, Huck