[Vr3]

Wellllll....

My Candela arrived today ----

First things first, this unit is large. When I say large - I mean large. Im talking like amp size large. Im talking like 1-1.5" taller than the Khartago and 1" WIDER than the Khartago.

Heres the real question though, why is it that the Candela is WIDER than the Khartago???

I hope the Stratos is the same size or I will go bananas. It looks weird to me. Doesnt look like the same brand or anything.

But it sounds fantastic - still breaking it in...

The worst part on the unit is the remote by far, very dinky...

I have pictures on another forum ---

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=621582#post621582

[rosconey]

well better start looking for some cbs/hytron tubes- aa

i think the remotes come from  the german symphonic line -

as for the size, i think klaus is using some off the self parts for the case instead of all new stuff -i could be wrong

[TjMV3]

Because it's inevitable that someone will say it,  let me be the first ............

The case is larger because........


Size Does Matter!

[Spirit]

well better start looking for some cbs/hytron tubes- aa

i think the remotes come from  the german symphonic line -

as for the size, i think klaus is using some off the self parts for the case instead of all new stuff -i could be wrong

Could you please elaborate on the tubes comment please

[rosconey]

take a look at the candella tube rolling thread-the cbs/ hytrons are "THE" tube to use in a candella -

well thats my story and im stickin to it-

[stearnsn]

Of the 4 or 5 tubes I've tried, I have to agree.  I'm sticking with the CBS/Hytrons.  I have not tried the Amprex Hollands though.

[Cacophonix]

I just plugged in the candela yesterday after i got khartago monos from klaus... and damn, the wait is well worth it. It sounds wonderful! Except for the remote, everything about the products screams class!

[marvda1]

the cbs/hytron 5814wa seems to be hard to find lately, i have it on word that the '50's raytheon 5814 blackplates are very close with the raytheons being a little smoother.  they may be getting just as hard to find.

[rosconey]

yellow label baldwins are a very good tube if you cant find some cbs/hytrons-as are 3mica black plate ge/rca

[stearnsn]

If money were no object...is there a tube that would bring the Candela to a whole new relm?

[rosconey]

If money were no object...is there a tube that would bring the Candela to a whole new relm?

reread the thread for your answer-lol

[stearnsn]

question...

Does the Candela disconnect the grounds of the unused inputs?

[stearnsn]

question...

Does the Candela disconnect the grounds of the unused inputs?

Thanks, I did but still end up with the CBS/Hytrons (paid about $50 for the pair) that I have in mine now.  They sound great but, you know, always wondering if better is out there.