What's the best EL34 amp besides 8b?

Check out the Quicksilver site. The amps are mono with 2 EL34's per amp.

Another one to look at would be the "Decware Zen Torii MK4". Good Luck with your search, Tish

Funny thing about the ST-70. Although it has a modest pedigree, it totally gave its competition a harsh run for the money- on paper it kept up with the Marantz 8B pretty easily. Its biggest weakness is actually its rectifier- it uses a single 5AR4 and should have had two.

There is an excellent thread about the amplifier on audiokarma:

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=578485

If this amplifier is properly rebuilt it is a solid performer. New filter capacitors are available from Antique Radio Supply in Arizona.

I'll build you an 8B if you want one.

Happy Listening.

Shindo Montrachet