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.

dhcod01-03-2023 4:09pm

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mlsstl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,418 posts 01-03-2023 at 07:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is way under your budget, but I've been very pleased with the LSA VT-70 from Underwood HiFi. 35 watts/ch with EL34 output tubes (and you can also use 6550 or KT88 tubes in the amp.) And, besides my good experience, it also has a number of very favorable professional reviews.
dhcod OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 706 posts 01-03-2023 at 06:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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!
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,523 posts 01-03-2023 at 06:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Quicksilver Horn Monos or Mid Monos
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,869 posts 01-03-2023 at 05:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The brilliant Roger Modjeski ( RIP ) designed and built Music Reference RM-10
charles1dad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,238 posts 01-03-2023 at 05:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @dhcod Do you have a price range limit ? Charles
carlsbad Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,551 posts 01-03-2023 at 05:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Decware ZMA is a push pull amp that sounds like an SET. 2 yr wait so watch for one on the secondary market. they do show up (I bought one). Edit to add that there is one listed for sale on the Decware Classifieds forum.
jasonbourne52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,863 posts 01-03-2023 at 05:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get a nicely restored Dynaco ST70. Plenty of dynamic power compared to a typical SET amp. Agon member autospec has one for sale here.