Spent some time (almost all night) reading and reading... and here are some of my findings please give me more insight.
1. The Dynamo uses EL34 tubes with power at 8w. As much as the price attracts me, it seems that my optimal power would be around 1-4w. I currently have a homemade EL84 pentode/triode amp and at triode mode 1.9w (I think) it puts out a great amount of sound (but not glorious sound). Will the EL34 tube give me the feeling of other tubes?
2. 2A3 tubes, single ended DHT circuit, NOT push/pull is my ideal sound/signature after hours of reading. The 45 tube would be second and 300b third but may have more 'power' than I need or want.
3. Price. Since 300b's seem to the most popular of the bunch they seem to fetch the highest price which is another reason to go with the 2A3 or others. A quick search on eB@y reveal makers like Dared, Douke, and others. The Chinese one seem that they cut corners (PCBs, etc) so leaning away from it. The Japan made ones (Hirata/Tango look promising so please let me know if this would be an ok amp.
4. Other selections. What can you find that's under $2K that is the best value? I'm all about value. Don't want cheap as usually you get what you pay for but sometimes there are hidden gems to be found, especially used.
**I actually prefer used, I give each used piece a name- after the person that I purchased it from. That way the history/legacy lives on. I do this with other gear like guitars-I'm a musician.
Any and every suggestion is welcome. I realize my ignorance in this topic and am very grateful to all your input.
1. The Dynamo uses EL34 tubes with power at 8w. As much as the price attracts me, it seems that my optimal power would be around 1-4w. I currently have a homemade EL84 pentode/triode amp and at triode mode 1.9w (I think) it puts out a great amount of sound (but not glorious sound). Will the EL34 tube give me the feeling of other tubes?
2. 2A3 tubes, single ended DHT circuit, NOT push/pull is my ideal sound/signature after hours of reading. The 45 tube would be second and 300b third but may have more 'power' than I need or want.
3. Price. Since 300b's seem to the most popular of the bunch they seem to fetch the highest price which is another reason to go with the 2A3 or others. A quick search on eB@y reveal makers like Dared, Douke, and others. The Chinese one seem that they cut corners (PCBs, etc) so leaning away from it. The Japan made ones (Hirata/Tango look promising so please let me know if this would be an ok amp.
4. Other selections. What can you find that's under $2K that is the best value? I'm all about value. Don't want cheap as usually you get what you pay for but sometimes there are hidden gems to be found, especially used.
**I actually prefer used, I give each used piece a name- after the person that I purchased it from. That way the history/legacy lives on. I do this with other gear like guitars-I'm a musician.
Any and every suggestion is welcome. I realize my ignorance in this topic and am very grateful to all your input.