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What Tube Amp Looks Coolest?

What tube amps have the MOST tubes VISIBLE, lit up really cool-looking, so my room will look cool like a 1950's Frankenstein Movie?

Maybe some useless but cool-looking mirrors behind the tubes to multiply the Effect. (We could tell people it works by thought waves or some gullible-magnet idea like Mpingo discs utilize).
I would really like a mod which utilizes a small Jacob's Ladder or two. Why edit yourself? Have some fun!
I don't want to spend TOO much money either. However, more tubes, more glow, more sparks all are worth big jing to me, so have at it!
I believe tubes can sound great, because my Dad's old Bogen receiver from 1954 sounded good, except for the hum ;)
Thanks, Signed:
I like Sound Systems and Cool, Futuristic Looking Stuff.
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ed_sawyer
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Hey Creeper - thanks for nominating my amps! ;-) I was going to mention them myself but I see you beat me to it. Josh is cooking up some other cool amps for his room at the CES/T.H.E. show, a pair of 8W SET's using Eimac 75TL tubes is on the menu I beleive, along with an (even wilder looking) preamp he's doing for me to match the amps. Should be interesting to check out! Terry Cain will be there with a new preamp Josh just completed for him, plus Terry is bringing his own set of 2A3-based monos that look a lot like mine (minus the meters).

The sound is as unique and impressive as the looks!
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Viva indeed!
whatjd
1,139 posts
 
For a classic look, the VAC 30/30 and 70/70 are a sight to see..as well as most Conrad Johnson tube amps.
celtic66
1,679 posts
 
Manley Labs Stingray.
eddaytona
216 posts
 
The Electron Luv's are definitely the COOLest. Like Buck Rogers. Damn I want one!
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