EKCO EV55SE & Vandersteens


I've been looking at tube integrated amps to drive my Vandersteens. I've been looking at Rogue to keep costs around $2K like a Cronus Magnum or even a Cronus. My friend mentioned the EKCO and I never heard of it. I did a google search and found only one review. It's a Brit tube integrated with 55W ultralinear and good bass and should handle my Vandersteens, no phono but I can jack my YBA preamp into one of the inputs. It uses KT-88's for power, am I better off with the Rogue for tube rolling, EL 34, KT 77 or KT 90. No hurry to but it's my first exploration into tubes so I want to weigh my options carefully.
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Showing 1 response by aputhaog

I have the ekco it is very sweet sounding amp,
You can switch between ultra linear for more grunt or triode which I prefer for a sweeter sound.
I run usher be 718 dmd's it's a magical combo.