Decware
Border Patrol
Berning
List Of Small Company Tube Amps
I just love tube amps and I’m always wondering what small guy out there is making stellar amps under the radar. I’m only talking somewhat affordable gear, definitely under 10k new. More like 2-5k is what I’m thinking. I’ll start the list but I’m sure there are a ton that I’ll miss. Obviously feel free to express your preferences. Some of these might have international distribution but I feel they have a small enough presence in the US that they kind of count.
Decware, may not count any longer but one of the originals
Aric Audio
La Dolce Audio
Tomcat Audio
Lab 12
Octave
Audio Hungary
Space-tech Labs
Musical Paradise
Triode Labs
Fezz
Synthesis
Analog Ethos
Brunoco Audio
Audio Mirror, getting pricey though.
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@audionutjeff ++++++ on BorderPatrol Electronics ! I have Gary Dew's S20 Parallel SET 300-B amp/PSU's and his top of the line control preamp/PSU's. Very micro/macro dynamic and articulate. No slouch in the bass department ! Highly recommended ! You'll see his electronics at the CAF and Tampa Audio Expo with Volti speakers and Triode Labs cabling... That team gets high marks at nearly every audio show... |
@liquidsound I agree! Their rooms are always terrific. I have all Triode Wire Labs cables and they are excellent. Pete, Gary, and Greg are terrific guys.Border Patrol amps are on my 300b short list! |
Really surprised no one has included Black Ice Audio on this list. This is the 'inheritor' of the Jolida products, with some superb enhancements. I highly recommend the F65a and the F85a! USA Made too. Fusion 85A Integrated Tube Amplifier - 95wpc* (Made in Maryland) — BLACK ICE AUDIO |
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