Top ten tube amps

My Viva Aurora 845 is the best sound I have heard in my system with Trios and also Silverline Sinfonia 96db 8 ohm speakers. They are far more expensive than what I compared too, so comparison wasn't really fare. On both speakers they beat a Yamamoto A-08S (45) and a Wavac 300b. Both these amps had a more lush midrange but the Viva was far more clear. The Vivas won in all other areas. This is just in my system though and my opinion. The Vivas retail for $25000 but I purchased for a fraction of that used. I think Viva equipment is expensive ,but at the same time underated. There doesn't seem to be very good marketing for them in North America.
Steve.

I have owned and enjoyed Lamm equipment, and I do wish Vladimir success. But I cannot conceive of any justification in either parts costs, R&D, or sound quality that can justify a $120,000 for an amplifier. That does not mean that some well-healed audiophile won't buy it. It is hard to say it is idiotic, and people are free to spend their money as they wish, but it does at least seem excessive - on the part of both a buyer willing to pay it, and a seller charging for it.

"on the part of both a buyer willing to pay it, and a seller charging for it."

That's what makes this country so great. Basic economics...whatever the market commands.

01-05-07: Pubul57
... That does not mean that some well-healed audiophile won't buy it.

We are all pretty sick.

(Sorry. I know it's just a typo, but I can't resist.)

Regards,

Atma-Sphere
Lamm
Yamamoto Sound Craft
Fi

My short list of sweet ones, if we're just talking POWER amps.

Happy Listening!