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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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oddiofyl
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That Toolshed is full of vintage parts, NOS tubes and new 300b….   This amp isn’t rolled off at either extreme but it does have a beautiful tone and sounds phenomenal,  so yeah better than “vintage” I guess

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jerryg123
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@ozzy62 that maybe the case for you. Not me. I have 3 systems in my house well 4 if I include my workshop and I have the full gambit of gear. From tubes to GaN amps. I get to enjoy it all. How about you? 

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oddiofyl
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Really doesn’t matter the topology, does it sound good? That’s all that really counts 

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fthompson251
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I’ll stick with this vintage beauty I’ve owned for 25 years. It’s going back to VAC for the MkIII S update in January 2023. It’s has worked flawlessly all these years.

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