McGary Audio out of Gainesville , This amps is way up there with the big guys for sound way above its pay grade.
Margules Amplifiers are also a great value.
List Of Small Company Tube Amps
I just love tube amps and I’m always wondering what small guy out there is making stellar amps under the radar. I’m only talking somewhat affordable gear, definitely under 10k new. More like 2-5k is what I’m thinking. I’ll start the list but I’m sure there are a ton that I’ll miss. Obviously feel free to express your preferences. Some of these might have international distribution but I feel they have a small enough presence in the US that they kind of count.
Decware, may not count any longer but one of the originals
Aric Audio
La Dolce Audio
Tomcat Audio
Lab 12
Octave
Audio Hungary
Space-tech Labs
Musical Paradise
Triode Labs
Fezz
Synthesis
Analog Ethos
Brunoco Audio
Audio Mirror, getting pricey though.
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@oldrooney That might be because we've been around for so long (46 years). IMO getting into this sport should be for fun and not to make money so we've always been a smaller company, which isn't the same as saying we didn't have an influence, for example we introduced the use of balanced lines to high end audio. ******************* At this point it should be pretty obvious there are more small manufacturers of tube equipment than there was in 1957... |
+1 for @atmasphere and also Modwright Speaking from experience and owning both in separate systems I have . and certainly Ralph is one of the brightest guys and largest assets to the community here with his knowledge , experience and willingness to share both with all of us . |
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