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Joule Electra or Wolcott Tube Amps, or...?

Hi Folks:
I'm tempted to get either a pair of the Wolcott 220M monos or a pair of the Joule Electra VSN160 (both available used on A'gon). Does anyone have experience with both of these amps per chance, and have a preference?

For now, I'd be driving a pair of MBL 121 monitor speakers, which are quite inefficient at 83db. Hence, some folks may side with the Wolcott which are supposedly great at driving difficult loads. However, I got a lend of a VSN-80 from my friend for a week or two, and it proved to be great in my system. I was 'very' happy with it, across all types of music. So, somehow it worked, and if anything the VSN-160 monos would be even better. So, I'm most interested in other comparison factors beyond 'ability to drive difficult loads'. I think both will make the cut.

Anyways, let me know if you have thoughts or suggestions. I'm currently using Spectron, but am tempted to get back into tubes. I'm a tubeoholic.

Thanks,
John.
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ludimagis
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I have never experienced Joule-Electra amps, but thier reputation and your positive experience speak volumes.

Just want to inform that the quote that was posted 'From the Wolcott ad' is actually a small section from an ameturist review I did for the Wolcott amps a few years ago. It is at audioreview.

Have moved on to set amps, but the Wolcott 220M are excellent amps that I truely enjoyed. I can only imagine that you would be pleased with either, although the Joule may be easier to re-sell if necessary.
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