I really love this amp. I have been going through integrated amps for the last 25 years and this one is my absolute favorite. I use the A21se with Devore O93s and Spatial M4 Triode Masters. And best of all no tube issues.
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Yup! Great match, tannoys & sugden. I think you too will love the combo. There is just something so right about the sound. I run the a21se to drive my eatons, and they sound dreamy....pair it with a nice tubed phono preamp and you will forever be happy. I use the tavish design classic, but the vintage and adagio would also be fantastic. Go for the a21se, bigger power supply and more watts (30 @ 8 ohm/40 @ 4 ohm). Provide plenty of ventilation or space as they run hot. Here is a nice review for you to peruse: https://www.tonepublications.com/review/sugden-a21se-signature-edition/ |
Just bought one...Have a little concern about the heat since it will be a part of a desktop based system. It was really the only way for me get a musical piece of equipment without dealing with the size of tube integrateds. I also consider Class A a dying topology for amps, so I feel lucky to be able to snag one of these amps. It will be all Class D soon and Class D implementations are coming alont but not there yet as far as sound. |
Love my A21SE, having used it for several months now and can say this amp is the best value (and probably best sounding) amp I have ever owned. I've been an Audiophile on and off for well over 20 years and heard alot of memorable pieces and this one ranks highest in terms of value, performance and sound. So much so I am buying it's larger brother the IA4 for a second system. I weighed all the pros and cons, and really wanted something different just to experience a different sound, but honestly, there is no reason to since I get ALL of what I want with the A21SE. Sugden most certainly satisfies the Audiophile itch. |
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