Willard Vincent in Idaho makes fabulous sounding SET as well as push-pull amps based on 45 tubes. I have been using a push pull for 5 years with no problems. (Amp is on everyday). His prices are close to your budget. He goes by autospec. Or google will Vincent amps.
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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Hi, ramoneo14 Your original question stated that you wanted suggestions for a good amp. Is this the case, and if so what pre-amp do you have or plan to get, or are you looking for an integrated amp? Also did you come too realize that $1000.00 may not be able to obtain you the amp/preamp/integrated your seeking and you have since increased your budget to $2K. Knowing the above would help in making more accurate suggestions with regard to possible candidates. Another suggestion would be to research audio clubs/organizations in your area; there may be members willing to share or demonstrate there amps/integrated for you, there by taking some of the guess work out if for you. |
@gwalt Min at Tube Audio Labs is building Korneff45 clones not sure who else is building them. http://www.tubeaudiolab.com/id254.html |
@charles1dad , @gwalt , @powder1 : I am certainly open to the 45 tube variety- low power, reputable sound quality, availability, and if prices are low that is the ticket. @bradf : I now realize that $1K is a bit low to spend on a quality integrated so I am open to go $2K if the value is there. I have a VTL Dual Mono tube preamp (may not be a good match, not sure). I'd rather go integrated for matching and simplicity. @jond There is a Tube Audio Labs 300b amp on Audiogon right now for $1900. Is that a good unit? If so, how good and would you advise that option over the 45 version? Also there is another Tube Audio Labs 2A3 amp for a good price. Your opinions? |
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