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Valvet A3.5 Block with Merlin VSM ?

Hi!
Anyone listened to these monoblocks with Merlins.
Due to ridiculous hi price for NOS tubes I´ve considered
getting a class A SS amp.
Read several reviews on Valvet all very positive and wonder how they would sound compared with tube amps.
Would really appreciate some feedback.
Many Thanks!
clabe

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clabe OP
101 posts
 
Hi Cruz!
I´m sure there are good new productions out there.
Unfortunately I don´t have opportunity to test free at home. I could do some tuberolling but its going to be expensive if I have to try a lot. I´m interested in EL34 and would like to limit the test to a few "good" brands.

Many thanks!
BTW, you have a very nice system.
clabe OP
101 posts
 
Hi Guys!
The SED´s have to be on my list.

Many thanks!
clabe OP
101 posts
 
Hi Cruz123!
I´ve got a quad of SED´s from Tyler & Chelsea at TC Tubes.
I must say I had preconcieved conceptions before listening to these tubes. These are wonderful tubes and definitely worth their price. Sound started to really bloom after about 70 hours, especially articulation on voices and gets better. Soundstage better then ever due to good matching.
Glad I didn´t rush of for an SS-amp.

Many thanks from all of you!
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