I think I want to try a different integrated

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I’m all for hybrids

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Well, I would say that rouge is up your alley, it would be warmer, but I don’t know how much warmth you are actually going for

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I play records and cassettes so I’m not looking for detail or neutrality lol the highs are pretty apparent on the yamaha

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Well, I think the rouge would be something to go with, but I do think a tube would suit your wants better but as you say the convenience/maintenance might not make sense for your setup

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Yeah I’ll do some research and contact that ad but you’ve set me on the path thanks :beers:

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Let me know if you want to know more information about Line Magnetic and Musical Paradise. I have owned products from both of those companies and love them. I also have prior experience with Rogue products.
I do want to warn that there is still a significant difference between OTL Tube vs. hybrid amps. If you want very musical warmth, I may be one to steer you towards OTL.

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Oh right on… what are your thoughts on the sphinx v2?

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Tbh, my response may not be the one you would like to hear. To me, I prioritized warmth and musicality (which it sounds like that’s what you want too) and the only way I got that is when I sold my Sphinx to get OTL.
The Sphinx helped, but I still lost out on the warmth I wanted.
The Line Magnetic finally put it all together.

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That’s kinda what I was thinking as well

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This is the part that resonated lol

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I guess you already know what you want lol?

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Well… I know what I dont want lol

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I mean… let’s just say that I switched back to my smaller tube amp after only two weeks with the Sphinx

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After doing some research I’m actually leaning toward the heaven 11… may just wait for the right price on one of those to pop up

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The heaven 11 is pretty sweet, nice all in one with a dac too

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0 on the used market though but I dont need it today

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Do you have a shop that you can try these amps out first? I think that will give you the best information.

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No I wish… I’m in the middle of nowhere

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well Yamaha is pretty analytical and bright…
The speakers do the biggest part in not sounding fatiguing… but
If you still are considering transistor I would look at Rega Brio oder Elex-R or Leema Elements Integrated … they are both don’t get angry about low res sources and elevate the mids…
If you realy want to get into a very warm and dark sound go Naim Nait 5si…
Im a transistor guy.

Edit: maybe get a warmer phono cartridge

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Thoughts?