20 Vintage Amps That Prove They Really Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

@dynacohum Seconded! At 200 WPC of clean, crisp power, not to mention the black and white esthetic and those huge sexy meters, it was a great amp.

Pop had two systems, both powered by ARC D-150s. I TOLD him to call me if he ever was to move on from them as I'd match whatever he would get on a trade-in. He never called and needless to say I'm STILL mad at him! RIP pop...

Happy listening.

lol,

 I had an Ampzilla and the Son of Ampzilla.  I think I built everything Hafler ever put out. I still have a Dynaco  Phase 400 (For some reason).  All  were good in their time, but I’m not sure they’d stand up against today’s technology.

There are several very good Sansui’s.  AU’s 717,919, 7900, 9900, 777, 888, …

I am partial to the 5900 & 7900.  The 717 / 919 are very solid and the 777 / 888 are known to be warm and tubey.

Makes me wanna bring some old gear out of retirement.