If you get a chance to audition, the Luxman 509 and 590 are good. They are much the same except for the A vs. A/B outputs. It may help you figure out if Class A alone is worth pursuing for its own sake.
Question about Class A
So I read all the time how awesome Class A Amps/Integrated's (SS and Tube) are.
I currently have a Vincent SV-500 Hybrid and feel it sounds really good.
But I have this itch now to hear what Class A would sound like and would it be a big difference to my current Vincent.
I wanted to ask what are some good Class A Integrated's that I could look into?
I know Pass Labs always comes up and for good reason but those might be a bit out of my budget.
I would say I can probably go to $3K new or used.
Sugden is another brand that I have researched a lot and the A21 retails for around $2500 and there is a dealer in Socal that carries it, so that one is tempting.
Vincent has the SV-237 MK II but I think that is only Class A for the 1st 10 watts into 8-ohms and I have 4-ohm speakers so I am not sure if that would give me any Class A magic. I am sure it would sound similar to my SV-500 but have more base extension.
Could you all recommend any other one's? I have been researching but haven't come across any (SS or Tube).
Thanks
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I have a Cary Super Anp with 2 monos on same body. 25 w a side an 200% constant for trannys 50 watts aside Class A. k-88 . Ran it 48 eight hours straight , just made my room hot , Makes a large jump in tone and depth in the classical and jazz I listen to ,on 2 main Quad and Totem that both take some power ! My 2K Omega’s are fantastic on jazz with one driver , but 25 watt Cary is too much for them .
Point: Transformers are the heart of tube amps . |
@jay73 , I think your speakers will be the determining factor regarding how tubes/class A will sound, and whether it will be 'better'. Bob |
Thanks for the recommendations. Luxman will probably be out of my budget unfortunately, as beautiful as they are. @gdnrbob , yes, you are right. I guess I won't know until I try it. Of course I hope it sounds good. Cary Audio looks nice too but still above budget. Unless I can find these units around $3K or under, probably won't work for me. I think so far, the Sugden might be a good candidate. |
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