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Golden Tube Audio SE-40

I've been picking through the offerings of an estate sale and came across a Golden Tube Audio SE-40 power amp. I can't give it a listen as it's missing a rectifier tube and don't know if I even want to bother with the amp at all.
From what I've read so far, the amp has been known more for reliability issues than good sound. I presently use an Aragon 2004 and a Forte 44 and am wondering if this Golden Tube Amp is worthwhile.
Other pieces I have picked up from the estate are a Dynaco ST70 and a Sound Valves VTP-101 preamp, which I think are keepers.
Any opinions/experience/advice regarding Golden Tube Audio would be appreciated.
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There aren't any Rectifier Tubes in this Amp .

It is a Paralleled Single Ended Amp with 3 6L6/5881 Output Tubes per Channel and a 6SN7 Driver Tube per Channel that has an Output of 40+ Watts per Channel .

If working properly is will sound much better than a stock ST 70.

There is a nice Yahoo Group that can answer questions better than myself .
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