When someone compares what they get purchasing an older pair of amps like the Conrad Johnson Premier 12s or Audio Research VT-100 to todays amplifiers, it just makes sense. Something like these amps made today would cost so much money and might not have the same high quality parts and workmanship. And, a well made and designed amp will last many many years. Yes the VT-100 series 2 or 3 are the better ones. Jjss49, I agree with you about the different sonic characteristics of CJ and AR. I’ve mixed matched between them throughout the years.
What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
I am using Sound Lab ESL speakers, which have a very high impedance at low frequency (30 ohms). At high frequency, SL speakers have very low impedance (3 ohms). I loved the class A in Pass Labs amp, but it took too long to FULLY warm up in my small room (9x11)-5-6 hours. I have a thread on Agon on this topic, but now I would like some recommendations on the best Class A tube integrated amp with >80W. Usually, integrated are the budget model of the line, but must be GREAT class A tube integrateds. Any recommendations?
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lowtubes Something like these amps made today would cost so much money and might not have the same high quality parts and workmanship. well the grandson of the vt100-2 or 3 is the current ref150/se @ $13,000, so you are on point ... https://www.arcdb.ws/model/REF150 |
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