Compact ~20WPC Tube Amp


I should say 20WPC or more....

I’ve been trying to use a 8WPC 300B SET (Sun Audio) with some vintage bass reflex studio monitors from the 70s (96dB) and it’s clear that I need a bit more power. Everything sounds really awesome but the highs will distort at anything beyond low-medium volume which has been fine but I want to play a little louder sometimes!

Space is limited so I need a stereo amp or maybe small monos are possible.

dhcod

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Thanks for all the suggestions! I've had a quicksilver amp and the sound was not for me and the resale value was poor unfortunately. Definitely planning to contact Aric!

I could stretch to $5k but would prefer to keep it under $4K,

Wish I could find an RM-10 out there somewhere. There are a couple RM-9s which I've had before and love but the heat they put out is just too much!

Thanks Truman- I hadn't thought of going vintage EL84. That's an easy thing to purchase and try out without making a huge financial commitment.

Dying to find an RM10 but they are very scarce right now. For the time being, I'm starting to play with a Scott 222C, also an EL84 amp @20WPC, just to confirm that more power is what I'm looking for. Seems to be so far.

I found one locally Thursday night. It has EL84s because it was modified, a fact I found out after I picked it up. When I have it gone through, I might go back to the original setup.