I have LOTs of experience with AirTight el34 based amps. They are outrageously good.
my favorite is the ATM-3 mono blocs.
but the 1s is nice. Just not the ATM-3 performance. NOTE: I am thinking about the prior version of the ATM 3's. not the newer vertically oriented very expensive ones. The older version are basically bomb proof and can be had for a very reasonable price on the used market... a few pairs come up every year. But you have to be patient.
if you want to know more, send me a private message.
NOTE: they respond well to tube rolling.. especially vintage NOS Mullards or Telefunkens. Tube life is quite good. And easy to bias.
my favorite is the ATM-3 mono blocs.
but the 1s is nice. Just not the ATM-3 performance. NOTE: I am thinking about the prior version of the ATM 3's. not the newer vertically oriented very expensive ones. The older version are basically bomb proof and can be had for a very reasonable price on the used market... a few pairs come up every year. But you have to be patient.
if you want to know more, send me a private message.
NOTE: they respond well to tube rolling.. especially vintage NOS Mullards or Telefunkens. Tube life is quite good. And easy to bias.