$5K yikes! Thats a lot of overtime. Anything close 90% around the $1K mark?? (really being optimistic here)
Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns....
A few months ago, I heard a Cary 300b amp hooked up to some small monitors and was blown away... so the itch to upgrade started.
I just bought used a pair of Hedlund horns... came with it (free) was a diy homemade tube amp that does not sound adequate (based on what I heard these horns can do).
I’m in the market for a used amp that would be the ideal match for these Hedlunds. From what I read, I have several options such as 300b, 2A3, etc. but what would you recommend? I've never had a low-power SET amp before.
My room is 25’x 30’ with vaulted ceilings (large enough), wood floors, fairly open. I listen to everything from classic jazz, horns, classical, vocals, and the occasional rock. I would love to have some volume to feel the energy and texture of the song.
I just bought used a pair of Hedlund horns... came with it (free) was a diy homemade tube amp that does not sound adequate (based on what I heard these horns can do).
I’m in the market for a used amp that would be the ideal match for these Hedlunds. From what I read, I have several options such as 300b, 2A3, etc. but what would you recommend? I've never had a low-power SET amp before.
My room is 25’x 30’ with vaulted ceilings (large enough), wood floors, fairly open. I listen to everything from classic jazz, horns, classical, vocals, and the occasional rock. I would love to have some volume to feel the energy and texture of the song.
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If you take a look at usaudiomart.com you'll find lots of tube amps in your price range. Some here as well. Finding the right one will be tough. As to your query about that Far East gamble, Triode Lab's other business is fixing and upgrading and troubleshooting lesser quality tube amps. Their bills are very reasonable for the amount of work they do but they are amazed at what passes for QC in some of their repairs. All the best, Nonoise |
This is why I inquired about price range in an earlier post as it's a major factor.if your budget is roughly 1500 USD then virtually all of the amplifiers listed earlier will exceed that range by a substantial amount. The Sean Casper F2a amplifier could very possibly be a good one. The F2a isn't a DHT (directly heated triode) but is a German Siemens Pentode type tube. Shindo used this tube in two of their power amplifiers(Shinhonia and Cortese). This would suggest to me that it's a very good sounding tube. It is reputed to be a very durable and long life tube as well. I'd try to get in touch with Sean Casper to gain further information on his amplifiers. They’re American made and claim to use good parts and transformers. I believe that it's worth checking out. Any amp much less costly "may"compromise on parts and built quality. Charles, |
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