Qualiton X200: Very positive reviews for what they are worth. It's an option and I do really like the Toolshed Steam Punk look.
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
I am just collecting names of makes and models of tube amps that harken back to the older classic tube sound but have modern chassis, connectors etc. Any such amps you guys enjoy?
So far names that have come up are Cary SLI series, CJ Art and classic 62/120.
Many tube companies are pushing more and more to a neutral and fast airy (thinner) sound. So its becoming increasingly difficult to find gear with that classic sound the exemplifies the beauty of music.
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@jerryg123 Is the Qualiton a vintage classic tube sound or is it more a modern fast neutral sound ? |
@smodtactical More a classic tube sound. I also have an Octave V70 SE and it has a more "modern, fast sound" Match it with a speaker like the Sonner Legato Unum and a good digital and or analog front end and you are set. |
Dekay, the amp is fully point to point . The boards you see are most likely the filament regulation. It is a discrete design. He works with a few people , Gordon being one to make those to ensure ultra quiet operation. A lot of amps that use antique tubes need him pots to make them quiet. This amp doesn’t. You can put your ear next to the tweeter on a 99dB efficient speaker and it is dead quiet. Matt was great to work with. It was an easy choice to have him build me another unit. The preamp he is building me is even more anticipated because I know the quality and sound first hand. You will never see either one of them for sale, I am sure of that. |
@smodtactical you should audition one. I am not sure who in Ontario is handling the brand. |
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