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EL34 Triode Integrated with 35-40 WPC??

I'm looking for suggestions for this type of Integrated. Most recent amps use KT88's in triode/ultralinear modes. Are there quality amps that are all triode or triode /ultralinear switchable. I'd like more than 30 TRIODE watts.
Any suggestons? Budget....flexible based on quality.
Thanks
jdolgin
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ryriken
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Chech out the VTL integraded. Go to there site VTL.COM
nicodemix
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Cary SLI-80 Signature F1
jdolgin OP
82 posts
 
I'm especially interested in EL34 based amps.
The Cary uses KT88 output tubes.
Thanks.
tsciame
88 posts
 
I'll second the VTL... I have an older IT-85 so it's not switchable but the build/sound quality is first rate.
hifihvn
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An EL34 in triode mode will give a ballpark of about 15 watts,if they're not over driven,from what I remember.
tobias
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My Audio Space Nova M-34 monoblocks are rated at 32WPC in triode mode. Each one of them runs four EL34s.

I realize the OP is looking for an EL34 integrated. He may have to look for a unit with more than the standard four output tubes to get what he wants.
hifihvn
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I realize the OP is looking for an EL34 integrated. He may have to look for a unit with more than the standard four output tubes to get what he wants.
Tobias (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

These may work for him,but are power amps.Maybe there's an integrated out there with 4 EL34s per channel.
hifihvn
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I should have said a single integrated.But they still can be on his list.I'm new to these.
rayray8
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yaqin has a few
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lokie
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Not switchable but I really like the Ars Sonum Filarmonia. You may also want to check out Air Tight.
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cerrot
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Cayin
keithr
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Sophia has one i believe.
bjesien
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VAC Avatar will not meet your requirement by 3 watts. Too bad. You could have had a killer amp.
magnumpi205
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Mesa Baron
hifihvn
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The earlier Baron didn't use EL34s out of the factory,as far as I know.I would check into that first.They may need an EL34 option upgrade.They are a neat amp.
kettle7830
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The Cary SLI 80 can also use EL34s, along with many other output tubes. I find the Cary sounds best with the EL34s in triode (switchable from pentode on the fly).
jdolgin OP
82 posts
 
Kettle,
Do you know the power output of the Cary SLI 80 with the EL34's?
kettle7830
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I do not know the power output of the EL34s. I am sure a quick e-mail or call to Cary would give you the answer. However I have used Proac 2.5s and Verity Fidelios in triode mode with great success.
jdolgin OP
82 posts
 
Does anyone have experience with the Jadis Orchestra integrated? I know it's not triode but...
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swampwalker
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Talk to member Trelja. I am almost certain he has been very enthusiastic about the Jadis. BTW, don't reject the ARS because its not switchable to triode w/o hearing it, or the VAC because its underpowered by 3 watts (negligible difference at best). Both are very, very good.
jdolgin OP
82 posts
 
Swampwalker,
The ARS would be great, but I'd prefer to stay under their 4K
price tag.
The VAC sounds GREAT, but is long discontinued...will keep my eyes open for a resale. Thanks for your suggestions.
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