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classic sounding 25 watt tube amp

i am purchasing a pair of quad 57s from quads unlimited. i am looking for a 20-25 watt per channel amp, which sounds like a dyna stereo 70, but is in current production.

i have been going to ces for 14 years and have not heard the "classic" tube sound from any currently produced amp.

perhaps the quciksilver minimite will do. any other ideas ?

thanks
mrtennis
gmuffley
132 posts
 
Music Reference RM-10
detlof
1,899 posts
 
Have a look at those. If they should still to be had, I wouldn't let them go by. However I am not sure, if Jadis still makes those.
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1223560033
bbro
191 posts
 
Jolida 102B is a sweet little integrated based on two pair of EL 84 (6BQ5) output tubes which were used in the vintage HH Scott amps. It is ~19 watts per side but has very good output transformers for its size and modest price and can drive my Quad ESL 63 beautifully. New they are only ~ $600 and can be had on Audigon occasionally for about $300-400. The Sophia Baby Amp also puts out great sound but at 10 watts per side may be a little under powered for your needs.
trelja
3,223 posts
 
Why not just buy a new Dynaco ST70?

They're back in production through builders such as myself and Bob Latino, and are a real bargain, at under $1000 for a made in the USA product with warranty.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Cayin or VAS (citation monos) units are the way to go. Most of their units are 'voiced' to classic tube gear. I have both Cayin and VAS units, great sound and value. I also have a Dynaco clone, Sound Valves M60 mono blocks. They also sound great and often come on the used market for less then $800. They are a steal.
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