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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: 12volt
Depending on your budget I would recommend a McIntosh MC275IV as your #1 value Excellent sound, built like a tank and great resale value over the years, they can be bought used at good prices.

Cary V12, there are plenty around used. Conrad Johnson Premeier 11a, MV60SE are also great choices.

Pleae stay away from VTL-hard to service and very rude people at the factory
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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 Ok; this is my system, 1.st-70 amp 2.pas-3 preamp 3.infi ... Groundhog

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