Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?

Knghifi, Bingo!

Dynaco st-80 (don't laugh!!!) (original early solid state from the 70s.) This is NOT the same as the st-120. Unlike the 120, this has a simple unregulated power supply, a single pair of quasi-complimentary transistors per channel and BIG output coupling caps. Also, the st-80 does NOT use the induction coil as part of the feedback loop. Open, effortless sound, good bass, natural mids. Amazingly good after simple cap upgrade, I've compared to Belles Gala, Van Alstine, Pass x5, various EL34 imports, etc. I own just a few amps now, this one is a keeper. An all-purpose machine, drives everything from tang band se drivers to big old ARs and everything in between.

IMHO, I really like my new Burmester 911 MK3. Can't wait till the MK4 comes out.:)

dartzeel cth 8550 but don't you think its not only the amp its the whole set of components which compliment each other to produce the ultimate experience you might have a very good amp but if the other components do not compliment it its futile to have the best amp.

Atma-Sphere products are the best Bargin in Audio today.
Not only is the sound performance superb, dealing with Ralph Karsten is a Rare pleasure. I purchased a pair of
Ma1.2's used from my Best Friend who Died. Sent them to Ralph and had an up-grade to 3.1. Dealing with the Factory was Superbly Easy. Ralph explained everything with joy and
took very exacting care of the product and the new owner.
I now have a New Warranty for atleast 3 years along with
Superbly Sounding tube amplifiers. The amplifiers let me see and feel into the musical performance like never before.
Doing away with the out-put transformer is like removing a
thick veil which I did not realize was there. I had been using ARC amplifiers in the past and loved them until I heard the MA1.3.1. Ralf Karsten is a musical wizzard and so nice to deal with and talk to.