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What tube amp for starting out?

I am confused of what amp(tube)I should consider as a step up from my ST-70(DYNACO),BROUGHT back to original with modern up to date parts.
I think the sound is very realistic but a bit dead in the mid range.
All other gear is also Dynaco....preamp,tuner.
I AM new to all the many choices now available and love music and want to listen to a presence of the most realism as possible.

Groundhog (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-30-06

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11-30-06 Your price range would help. having said that conrad-johnso ... Uru975

11-30-06 Depending on your budget i would recommend a mcintosh mc275i ... 12volt

11-30-06 I have not personally owned any dynaco gear but a new preamp ... 1967

11-30-06 I can also recommend the mcintosh mc275 series iv. this is g ... Beemer

11-30-06 I would second a used conrad-johnson mv-50, 52 or 55. it use ... Viridian

11-30-06 Get it right the 1st time...the mac 275 Jaybo

11-30-06 Cary v12 or six pacs would be a good choice. Keithr

11-30-06 One more - audio research vt130 Audphile1

11-30-06 Interesting that no one has asked what speakers groundhog wi ... Tvad

11-30-06 If i had any component that was "dead in the midrange&q ... Jax2

12-01-06 Groundhog, like tvad has said, we need to know what kind of ... Warrenh

11-30-06 Again get it right the first time,mc275iv,i have one and it ... Rocketman4274

12-01-06 Hybrid amps like counterpoint with solid state output would ... Samuellaudio

12-01-06: Groundhog
OK;
This is my system,
1.ST-70 AMP
2.PAS-3 PREAMP
3.Infinity Primus 360 speakers
I like rock & roll...country..big band..western swing
some classic
I have my doubts about the new EL-34 Mullards
any ideas about a quad
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12-01-06 I would address those speakers, and leave the other componen ... Jax2

12-01-06 Excellent suggestions from marco. all bases are covered. i ... Tvad

12-01-06 Good research grant. yes, with a significant dip in the low ... Jax2

12-01-06 Marco, i can do a number of accents as required. i do a part ... Tvad

12-01-06 could the 4ohm output taps be used then? Audphile1

12-01-06 4 ohm taps would be a requisite with the infinity loudspeake ... Tvad