This is why I inquired about price range in an earlier post as it's a major factor.if your budget is roughly 1500 USD then virtually all of the amplifiers listed earlier will exceed that range by a substantial amount.
The Sean Casper F2a amplifier could very possibly be a good one. The F2a isn't a DHT (directly heated triode) but is a German Siemens Pentode type tube. Shindo used this tube in two of their power amplifiers(Shinhonia and Cortese). This would suggest to me that it's a very good sounding tube. It is reputed to be a very durable and long life tube as well.
I'd try to get in touch with Sean Casper to gain further information on his amplifiers. They’re American made and claim to use good parts and transformers. I believe that it's worth checking out. Any amp much less costly "may"compromise on parts and built quality.
Charles,
The Sean Casper F2a amplifier could very possibly be a good one. The F2a isn't a DHT (directly heated triode) but is a German Siemens Pentode type tube. Shindo used this tube in two of their power amplifiers(Shinhonia and Cortese). This would suggest to me that it's a very good sounding tube. It is reputed to be a very durable and long life tube as well.
I'd try to get in touch with Sean Casper to gain further information on his amplifiers. They’re American made and claim to use good parts and transformers. I believe that it's worth checking out. Any amp much less costly "may"compromise on parts and built quality.
Charles,