Considering Eastern Electric M156 Monoblock Amps

They look like nice amps. I would only have one reservation and that is the EL-156. I don't think you will be able to try any NOS or other brands? I don't see many of them. But if you don't care about that?

I would guess not many own these amps? The price is high for a Chinese product. But they look to be excellent quality.

Very interesting. I had never heard of them, but I'm going to see what I can find out. Appears to be an option for me.

James Darby and several other reviewers gave them rave reviews. They actually put these mono-blocks up against 4 Einsteins and they were comparable according to them (44K versus $5K retail). I have read that EE makes a great DAC as well. I love my Ayon Audio Triton but would prefer mono-blocks providing it is the right product. Another reservation I have is follow maintenance during the warranty period.

The EL 156 history ends in the 1970's. It was designed for musical applications only. According to the folks I have talked to you would not want to change them. The designer of M156 used the old design to create the current tube.