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Sweet sounding SE tube amps under $3K USED


I'm looking for some imput on tube amps... mono blocks or stereo, doesn't matter. Needs be SE for sure, XLR in as well as option is OK.

Sonically? Superior mid range, great bottom end, and sweet top end without lack.

I would prefer self biasing, but a stable amp once biased properly or one easy to bias, would be FINE.

Stock tubes should be sufficient to provide a very good sound and the neeed to retube with NOS not a mandatory thing to accomplish that end.

Retubing should not cost a ridiculous amount.

If the overall cast of the sound leans towards the euphonic or musically colored side of the scale... that's all the better too.

Power? I'd guess anything over 10 - 15 wpc, to ???... though I would prefer 30+ wpc.

Are there such amps?

I sure would like to know. BTW the less costly, the better.
blindjim
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blindjim OP
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Tvad - thanks.
I must say that is one ridiculously difficult site to navigate. The color scheme kills me.

Ever see a review on the amps? I saw the Ten audio deal on the preamp.

The amps do look nice... also, is there a link to specs on them? Do they auto bias?

audiooracle
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Single ended may or may not be the nirvana you expect. Many se amplifiers don't have good bass control and you can find many really good sounding push pull both new and used for your price range, not to mention a huge amount of really good affordable tube integrated amplifiers such as Cary or Cayin.

The Manly stuff is really excellent and the little Stingray can sound really good. Go find yourself a good dealer in your area and listen, buying used amps you don't know is a crap shoot!
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arthursmuck
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I had the Dodd version II and it was pretty quiet....FWIW
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