I use a Triode Lab 45. It is wonderful and gets only barely warm. Definitely look at TL options.
In search of low powered tube amp that isn’t overly hot
Hello all-
I am interested in recommendations for a low powered tube amp that is excellent sounding that won't make my room overly hot. Speakers are high efficiency so I can get by with 10 and maybe even less than 5 watts. I was thinking Decware Zen but the wait time is now 3 years! I'm aware of Linear Tube Audio. Other thoughts?
Would be great to spend less than 5k (but Linear Tube Audio is more so may go that way if needed.)
Amp will sit inside a cabinet WITH OPEN BACK AND FRONT. (But top and sides are enclosed).
I'm also wondering about low powered solid state with tube like sound. I was looking for a used Vinnie Rossi LIO but didn't find one. Would consider Sugden too. Other ideas?
Thank you!
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Used Luxman, US Audio Mart, $2,750. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650318914-luxman-sq-n150-integrated-us-voltage-120v/ I would not use F&F, no protection. I would offer to pay the extra fees to get PayPal protection, have seller send an invoice listing the unit, so you are buying ’goods’ rather than just sending money. p.s. for shipping, even though OEM packaging, UPS will deny any claim for damages if it isn’t double boxed. Oh, they will sell you the insurance without telling you that, then deny it later. |
Dennis Had sells on eBay, now. You can also check out Glow Audio: https://glow-audio.com/collections/amplifiers
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I’ve got an Alan Eaton 45 single ended amp powering Altec 604g’s in 620 cabinets at surprisingly strong levels. Haven’t taken its temperature lately, but it’s definitely much cooler than tube amps in my other systems. When they’re available used they’re reasonably priced. It has volume pots, so you can skip the preamp and plug a source in directly. I’m really happy with it. |
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