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 whoopycat

Will, I can't speak directly to those amps you list but I do use one of those Chi-fi cheapies in my bedroom system, which is this one:

https://www.amazon.com/APPJ-mini2013-Original-miniwatt-Amplifier/dp/B00JSNLT28/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=el...

I might be made by Gemtune also.  It's only 3 watts and I use it with my 101db efficient Zu speakers.  I will say this, in a small room it sounds as good or better as any other amp I have owned, and that includes a few multi-thousand $$ amps.  I've been using it for about 3 years with no problems.  And if it breaks I will probably just buy another one for about $130.  

So if one of those you listed interests you, I say go for it. Only caveat is your speakers.  I did use mine to power some 88db B&W towers for a while.  It worked but the sound was nothing special. You might be ok on your 91db speakers but you'll have to try it and see.