antique sound 1009


Any experience on antique sound 1009 triodes?
Is it as good as some reviews claim?
What would you think as a better tube amplifier btw 10000 USD?
audiomadness

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Dear Friends,

After an extensive a to b comparison session of asl 1009 to consonance 211, tenor 75wi, I am happy to say that for me asl 1009 is the clear winner.

The 1009 beats consonance 211 SET in every parameter and Tenor in terms of transparency, musicality, soundstage and dynamics, midrange magic, treble energy and life likeness. Tenor had an advantage in lower octaves in terms of grip and weight and altough I am not sure maybe in imaging and inner detail.

At the end regardless of price I prefered asl 1009 by a wide margin.

Thanks for the comments...