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which tube amp to try???

looking for some suggestions here. if you were looking to spend about $1,000 - $1,400 for a tube amp and would like at least 100 wpc, would you go with a cary slm 100 or a rogue m120. amp would be used to power infinity 1b mid/tweed panels. or another amp that would fit the bill,let me know your suggestions. i would like to try tubes,just not spending $3000 now to do it. and something on the more reliable side would also be good. i haven't had tubes yet and would like to have something that is not too problematic for my first go around. thank you for your input
tomtab
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
VTL/Manley,Quicksilver and PrimaLuna 6/7 (70W).
cyclonicman
693 posts
 
Both companies offer excellent products. I used to have a Rogue Stereo 90 and it was a very good amp. Rogue offers excellent customer service. I have only owned a Cary Preamp SLP98 and it was an excellent value as well. The Cary SLM 100 seems a bit more intriguing since it affords greater versatility in tube rolling. I also like what Rodman has to say about the Cary SLM 100.
tomtab OP
97 posts
 
thank you all!!! im taking it all in and its just a matter of time befour i get something. its good to hear from folks that have had/tried out some of this equipmenttom
stewie
187 posts
 
I'd add to this impressive list of recommendations any of the Will Vincent Dynacos. Very, very hard to beat, and Will can tailor the finish to your taste.
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