A pair of Quicksilver V-4 mono amps is a consideration. I have run them with El-34 and KT-77 tubes. Great midrange
Classic el34 tube amps versus current models
does anyone have direct listening experience on how the classic el34 tube amps of my youth (marantz 8b, dynaco stereo 70', conrad johnson mv45) compare sonically to the current el34 amps? i have seen some of theses older units for sale and have considered buyin one. i am in the market for a 2k -3k amp and saw an old marantz 8b in that price range.
i am a sucker for midrange and soundstage and listen to alot of female vocals. my speakers are original rogers ls3/5a and proac tablettes, both of which love the el34s. i am inbetween amps right now, buthave recovered from a financial setback so i am back in the market
i am a sucker for midrange and soundstage and listen to alot of female vocals. my speakers are original rogers ls3/5a and proac tablettes, both of which love the el34s. i am inbetween amps right now, buthave recovered from a financial setback so i am back in the market
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I’ve used these with with Spendor LS3/5a’s and they are outstanding. Quicksilver makes great gear within your budget! http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/midmono.html |
Quicksilver Mid mono and Mini Monos has been our choice for many years Spendor LS 3/5As , Proac Tabs as well as Vandersteen 1 Cis superb. Its the transformers that make a great tube amp what it is. They are Made in USA well engineered hard wired, soft turn ons and run for many years issue free. JohnnyR Audio Connection |
You will find a single ended amp to be more lush. To really appreciate one though, you need a loudspeaker that has enough efficiency that you won't run it over about 20% of full power (if you don't, you won't experience everything that SETs have to offer, as the distortion begins to climb). The reason that EL34s work so well is not so much the tube, but the fact that its a lot easier to build a good output transformer when you don't have to make a lot of power. IMO the amps that feature ultra-linear operation seem to sound the best. The Dynaco ST-70 and Marantz 8B are such examples. |
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