What is a good sounding classic tube amps to hunt?


Recently I acquired classic speakers like JBL and Jensen. I am so happy with alnico sound, with their huge 15 inch woofers, throwing wide and deep soundstage.

I want to mate it with a classic tube amp. What are some classic tube amps to hunt down on used market?

Which one sounds better?

Sansui
Sherwood
Marantz
Quad
McIntosh (which no?)
Rogue audio

I am looking for under $500 on ebay.

Thanks kindly...

T
gonglee3
I don't have much input to help you, but...I'd scratch the Rogue amps. Very good amps...not "Classic"

Dave
Good classic tube amps aren't often available for <$500. Of those you list, Marantz is a winner in my book. Quad II might be in your price range, and isn't too bad. Cheers,
Spencer
Dont forget grommes! the best of the bunch in my opinion- forget McIntosh- unless the original point to point ones, the new ones are great, GREAT! but not classic at all anymore. take rogue off your list. dont buy anything with circuit boards in them if the goal of classic is to be fully realised.