@cymbop thanks so much ! i am fortunate. Yes the RM-9 is a legendary amp by imo a genius. RIP Roger.. I don’t listen very loud, 90 db peaks, so i can get by light loading the amp which keeps it in class A. It is mostly stock but well maintained as these are now getting up in age. I prefer the EL34 but could see why those favoring greater bass drive would choose the Bigger output tubes. The variable gain / negative feedback helps listeners to learn what negative feedback does to image depth.Zero glaring faults, a great amp. hope that helps.
@sbank Spencer - thank you much. I am blessed for sure. I have blinds i can drop, Drops RT60 almost a db above 1 k but is not perfectly broadband. The Treo speaker is very directionally controlled by treatments in the grill, so side splash and reflection is very low…Richard Vandersteen has visited and we are both amazed at the L/R balance achieved without radical toe in. Come visit and listen.
@jond thanks so much, I am truly blessed. I will give those KT-77 a whirl for sure. Check out the reference system also ( Poverty Bay Sound ), i always appreciate a critical eye and suggestions.
@pedreher I am also using the RAM EL-34 and have a set of relatively low hour RAM KT-88. Slightly better bass w KT, more magic midrange with EL. thanks for the nice comment, i am blessed
