Good Suggestions for Tube Amps under 6k

dz13

Thanks for sharing that.  The Valhalla looks intriguing and I'm bookmarking the site.  It could be a key one for me up ahead as I slowly move to make some decisions on equipment additions in the coming year. 👍

Any of the AR or CJ stuff is amazing!!!

@gregjacob Daedalus custom-made speakers

Which model are they closest to from the Daedalus line?

The reason I’m asking is wondering about the impedance of your speakers.

Mods, upgrades to PL400?  - 

Was looking up your existing PL400 amp too. I’ve never heard one. Always wondered, an associate has one with some speakers we built in common. He likes his.  Looking over some two year old specs, shows they may run the plate voltage pretty low on that amp of yours to spare output tubes long-long term. Might benefit more with the smaller opt tubes vs. the larger KT tubes. i.e. "keeping it in the window" for the specific tube -  as one tech I follow mentioned recently. I’ve never heard that amp, always wondered why some owners resale or try others. Might be fun to have a handy tech to scope it out for mods before buying any more tubes for it.

Also wondering if Upscale Audio has ever done any ultra-upgraded versions of that amp quietly in the diy underground by someone. Maybe more potential there too. Only mentioning this b/c all of my amps are modded, upgraded, and with helpful tech friends have realized some amazing improvements with even better parts. 

Quicksilver Audio

Best tube amp at any price VAC 70/70 Ren mk 3 Find one used. You will not regret it. The other amps are fine but not like this amp.