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Eastern Electric/Manley

Hi, having been into SS all my life I've am now going to try tubes but I know nothing about them. Current system -Wadia 850, Meadowlark K2s with a Bel Canto 2i in the middle.

Two starter tube amps have been recommnded - the EE 520 and the Stingray. Does anyone have experience of these amps. Would they be a step down or across from the B/C? I prefer quite a fast, foot-tapping sort of sound with quite a lot detail but some warmth.

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.
cab586
edle
235 posts
 
Try an old Dynaco ST-70 with Mullard EL34...You might dump all your SS gear immediately.
khaki8
206 posts
 
Jaybo- Have you heard the Eastern Electric? Why are you slamming it? They have a great reputation of making an excellent product and standing behind it. I have an EE preamp and it is excellent value.
dlstephenson
121 posts
 
I own a Eastern Electric M520. I purchased mine through Bill OConnel (eastern electric north america rep) and I love this amp. I highly recommend it. It just keeps getting better every time I use it. If your anywhere close to the 55901 zip let me know and we can take a listen to it. This amp is HEAVY, and well made, better than the ML I use to use. It uses the EL34s in a Push Pull class A1 design.
cab586 OP
16 posts
 
"It's origins are suspect" Why?

What does an St70 sound like?

Could someone describe the sound of a 520?

Thanks.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
i used one for three weeks and as i said, they sound pretty good. they are however not in the same league as the manley stingray and are built at a 'nameplate'factory in china. the biggest industrial pirate in the world.
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