One of these days I will actually get legit speaker stands for the BRO2s! And then of course here is a closer shot of the core components. As mentioned, I think the LP is a natural fit.
The new addition of the LP prompted some other exciting changes as well. I have re-cabled the SA-1 so that it is now preamping the DA-9 on the speaker side of the system. I have mentioned before what a nice job as a preamp the SA-1 does, and this new collaboration between it and the DA-9 is spectacular. With that done, I also changed the SH-9 so that is being fed in a straight balanced manner. The SH-9 is a good enough amp that it can stand on its own.
And there we are. Is this end game for this system? I am not sure, we’ll see. My guess (if I am being honest) is probably not! But we are pretty close. I can say for sure that it has never sounded better.
Alright, gang, I finally pulled the trigger on some decent stands for the BR02s. Looked at quite a few and decided on these. These are the Isoacoustics ISO-155. I like 'em!
A nice touch, I think. The speakers sound just as good as with the home brew solution as well. Maybe even a bit fuller. Too early to tell, but I certainly did no harm. Now the boxes can go back to being - boxes!
Regarding sonic changes, you most-likely are picking up on subtle differences related to height, position/placement and will need a bit of a “brain burn-in” period. I will say this if you find that it doesn’t suit you don’t force it, go back to what makes it sound best to you and spare what it looks like.
To be honest Im kinda in the same boat, considering the TA-22 to upgrade my tube game (currently using Loxji P20 with some russian tubes), but i think that will have to wait for a bit
I had that amp a few years ago (P20). Huge bang for the buck.
I ran a 16 Ohm headphone (iBasso SR2) through the Valhalla 2 and it handles it like a champ. Pretty impressive for a full tube amp.
My ideal collection is one SS, one hybrid and one tube amp.
Same - My current setup consists of a warm (IFI Zen Dac + Can) / SS (SMSL SU-9n + Topping A90D ) / Hybrid (Topping D10 Balanced + Loxji P20).
Im happy with the A90D and the zen stack but i would love a better tube amp
Wow! And I thought I had a lotta gear. I was thinking I might need to start thinning the herd, but your pics are playing right into the side of me that’s tryin’ to justify keeping it all.
I’m still on the lookout for a reasonably price full tube amp. The MT-602 seems to be in the same class (sound wise) as my P20, so it doesnt seem as apealing to me, from what ive heard the TA-22 should be better than both, but im not in a rush
