I want to try tubes, need suggestions

an Audio Note Soro SE or Oto are both really (really) sweet but low powered at 18 and 10 watts respectively.

I have had a manley stingray and an audio note soro. if you can handle the lower power of the audio note it is a nice amp -- engaging and detailed for the $$. Should be able to find one used for about 2 k. amp benefits a good deal from upgrading the tubes. for less money, the manley asserts itself nicely. good luck.

gary

Unless it's to move up the Manley line, I don't see myself parting with the Stingray anytime soon.

Tmicha3941-Why don't you tell us a little about your gear,room size,type of music you like to listen to and what
sound you like and don't like.
Have you heard another persons setup and was there something you liked about it or are you flying solo?

garyjames

did you compare the Stingray and the Soro?

I am just curious what you thought about the differences.

I owned both too and always presumed the Soro was better but I owned them about 2 years apart - not at the same time.

also fwiw the Stingray is very nice and robust as well..

sorry to hi jack the thread...