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Need some suggestions on tube amplifier

Hi all,

I have been using TAD-60 with TAD-803SD and Hsu STF-1. It's been adequate for my taste. Now, I'm ready to retire my TAD-60 and try different amp.
Criteria:
- budget $1750.
- triode and pentode mode on the fly.
- tube EL34/KT77/ - pretty much so I can reuse my old tubes.
- I listen to acoustic and voice for the most part, but i do enjoy other type of music such of pop/rock/classical/jazz.

Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated.
marang
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yogiboy
5,674 posts
 
Check out Quicksilver Midmono,they are a little over your budget at $1895 a pair but they are worth it! You can use many different tube types including EL34'S. Check out the site.
marang OP
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Thanks Yogiboy, but I might need a 1 piece due to space constraint. I will do some more reading about Quicksilver Midmono for sure.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Maybe a CJ MV-55.
marang OP
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Zd542: I thought about CJ MV-55 but do I need preamp? Do you know the sound character of CJ MV-55?

I've also looked at CAV 50 integrated amp, but just need to read more about it.
jhold
116 posts
 
If you need only a power amp, check out the PrimaLuna Prologue Five, which has auto-bias and allows tube rolling of many power tubes. It's not the most powerful tube amp but it plays beautiful music and, as tube equipment goes, is remarkably user-friendly and trouble-free. An excellent value.

If you need an integrated amp, there are a few used PrimaLuna integrateds currently for sale on Audiogon, including an especially tempting offer from user kuwarbis, though his ad is about to expire.

I speak from experience with PrimaLuna equipment. Gorgeously musical. If you prefer a more muscular tube sound, keep your eyes open for a used Rogue Cronus integrated.
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