Inexpensive Tube Amps


Anyone have any experience with the following?  I want to try one just to see how the sound compares to my Yamaha and Denon solid states.  Since the Denon is living on borrowed time I will likely have to replace it this year anyway.  Looking at the Nubsound and noted a Germtune that is identical to the Nubsound but costs a bit more.  Reviews are largely good including those on other forums.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NWISSGU/?coliid=I2VYW63Z6R35ZH&colid=3O2PB0XPYIL0T&psc=0&re...

https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Amplifier-Single-Ended-Handcrafted-Headphone/dp/B073ZXZ3Z5/ref=pd_sb...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRUY6EG/?coliid=I1EPHIQ7T6OOPR&colid=3O2PB0XPYIL0T&psc=0&re...
will62

Showing 1 response by perkri

Hi Will,

My friend ordered one of these:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Handmade-gall-rectified-EL34-tube-amp-amplifier-hifi-5Z3P-6N9P-EL34B...

He used it to drive my old speakers which were not particularly efficient.

I was AMAZED at how good it sounded with the stock tubes - and it was plenty loud. It was not far off my Cary...

Point to point wired, and, from the looks of it internally, well done.

As I took the stereo, I am planning on getting one of these for my Ex.

I am also going to do some DIY full range speakers to go with it.

Only drawback I could find with it is its single input.

Good luck!

P

PS - Same amp on Amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/GemTune-BL-02-Integrated-amplifier-EL34-BX2/dp/B00DRUDO7G/ref=pd_sbs_23_7?_en...