Hi, I think you should look into the Decware Taboo. Its a single ended pentode that puts out about 6 watts. There is one on the GON right now for 650.00 and there is a used one on the Decware forum for I believe 625.00 or so. Check em out! Randy
CAIN ABBY OWNERS - AMP ADVICE PLEASE
Looking to get into integrated SET with my Abbys, but on a PP budget. I actually aquired an very inexpensive off-brand 845 integrated that sounded amazing until it blew a transformer after a few hours of play (!). I loved the richness of the SET sound and the fat-mids of the 845 tube (while it was working!).
That said, could I find that same sound with a less powerful tube, say the 2a3? These tend to be a lot less expensive that the 845-based models and I can probably find a more established brand.
I don't much power with the Abbys. However, I do listen to many different kinds of music including rock and was kind of wowed by the punchy mids from the 845s.
My budget is somewhere between $700-$1000.
Could you share your amp experiences please?
That said, could I find that same sound with a less powerful tube, say the 2a3? These tend to be a lot less expensive that the 845-based models and I can probably find a more established brand.
I don't much power with the Abbys. However, I do listen to many different kinds of music including rock and was kind of wowed by the punchy mids from the 845s.
My budget is somewhere between $700-$1000.
Could you share your amp experiences please?