Hello,
I have a pair Monarchy Audio Delux MK2 amps. I've been Tube guy for many years but got tired of big amps, costly output tubes, heat..... So I sold the beast and acquired these amps. I lost some of the tube magic to be honest but gained in just about all other areas. The bass is tighter, mids are very smooth, high are more extended, more detail. These amps are musical and well balanced. I got them direct from Mr Poon as factory refurbs for <$1k. A great value I think. Running a Response Audio modded Ming Da tube preamp and Parts Connexion modded Jolida tube cd player. Powering some home drew Usher 3 way speakers.
I think a tube front end combined with the Monarchy's makes for a good combo. Not sure I'd have the same opinion with all solid state but you never know.
If you can pick a used pair of 70's, or 100's for a good price I'd say got for it. You could likely flip the pair for close to the same price should you not like them.
I have a pair Monarchy Audio Delux MK2 amps. I've been Tube guy for many years but got tired of big amps, costly output tubes, heat..... So I sold the beast and acquired these amps. I lost some of the tube magic to be honest but gained in just about all other areas. The bass is tighter, mids are very smooth, high are more extended, more detail. These amps are musical and well balanced. I got them direct from Mr Poon as factory refurbs for <$1k. A great value I think. Running a Response Audio modded Ming Da tube preamp and Parts Connexion modded Jolida tube cd player. Powering some home drew Usher 3 way speakers.
I think a tube front end combined with the Monarchy's makes for a good combo. Not sure I'd have the same opinion with all solid state but you never know.
If you can pick a used pair of 70's, or 100's for a good price I'd say got for it. You could likely flip the pair for close to the same price should you not like them.