1st full tube amp Oldchen EL34

10 watts, single ended Class A=if it was designed as intended, and the tubes are quiet, it should sound great? At $250 shipped- BEST amp deal out there!

Could a great base for a DIY project, IF you know what you're doing?

What scares me about Chi Fi tube amps is how safe are they ?     Want a great amp that goes great with Klipsch that won't break the bank? Quicksilver  Horn Mono or Mid Mono.  Either pair can be had for less than $1200 if you are patient.   Super reliable.   

I agree with the Quicksilver amp recommendation! The Horn Mono amps are great.

Mike

Great have fun with it

I have 2 hybrid amps (ss amp with tube pre) and really like them. This was my first attempt at a pure tube amp and didn’t want to spend a bunch. This presented itself for sub $200. Jasonbourne I understand that you generally get what you pay for and could possibly have far more experience with china manufacturing than 90% of  Americans, but this was perfect for my value proposition to tinker without toasting a $1000 plus amp. I also have my own concerns about safety which is why I plan to do some upgrades. I had a chance 2 years ago to buy quicksilver monos but hesitated and missed them. Really just looking for feedback on known weaknesses, possible safety issues, and simple mods to improve beyond its current state- not equal to a multi thousand dollar amp - just improve this limited amp.