Best EL-34 Amps?


Looking for votes/recommendations on the best available EL-34 mono-blocks... I have tired many different amplifiers over the years including 300B's, SET's, EL-84's, 6550's, all manner of solid state (nasty!) and haven't found anything that bests' my VTL-125MB. However, they ain't as young as they used to be and I have always wondered if the magical pair of EL-34 mono-blocks are out there and have just slipped my attention. They must be very quiet, since I use extremely sensitive Klipschorns (104db)...any noise is ruthlessly revealed...
stickman451
"How does a stock Marantz 8B fit in here?"

River251, I'm here for you. :-)

The 8b is good enough that I don't care about finding a better one. I originally bought it to complete my 10b/7c combo. Wasn't expecting much but got much more than I expected. It/they make beautiful music driving my Guarneri Homages.

Just make sure the 8b is in spec and paired with a compatable load.