The Cary 120s is a knockout..UL/Triode switching(120/60wpc)
Tube amps that kick ass?
I'd like to find a high powered tube amp that can deliver all the magic that tubes are known for AND that kicks butt. Solid, tight bass with good authority. Dynamic, quick, but handles the little information (micro) sweetly as well. A tube amp that will play rock and roll at realistic volumes – the way rock in roll was meant to be enjoyed - and still sound great.
Any ideas? 10K or under? preferably 5K or so
Thanks for all responses.
Any ideas? 10K or under? preferably 5K or so
Thanks for all responses.
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Here's another vote for the Cary 120S. It is totally kick-ass in my system (replaced the NuForce Ref 9V2 SE). In my view it sounds better from bottom to top and it's especially kick-ass in the BASS! That said, it is not as quiet electrically or mechanically as many other amps. But when the music starts, I surely don't notice as I'm mesmerized by its wonderful dynamic and musical presentation. |
All depends on what speakers you're driving. used Atma-Sphere MA-1 Mk 3(140wpc@8ohms) for ~$7k-$9k or for a little north of $10k used, if you can ever find them, Atma-Sphere MA-2 Mk II (220wpc@2/4/8ohms) Audio Research Reference 300 MKII monoblocks used ~$10k Wolcott Presence 220M (220wpc@4ohms) - famous for driving difficult large electrostatic speakers like Soundlabs really well. used Bat VK-150SE monoblocks ~$9.5k |
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