I think VAC qualifies as small, though expensive/high end.
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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Gary Huang makes great-sounding, bulletproof gear that you can actually afford. https://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/ I LOVE my MK301 MK3! (And have owned McIntosh, Dyna and Sophia, plus sever other ss amps). |
Erhard Audio...https://www.erhard-audio.com/index.html Holger Schaarsmidt is the new (not so new) US distributor for Lundahl transformers since the retirement of Kevin Carter a couple years ago. He also builds amps and preamps with audio grade parts including the Lundahl's.
And from personal experience, Gordan Rankin, from Wavelength Audio designs and builds excellent tube gear including his notorious, asynchronous usb dacs. |
It is not just Companies making very attractive Audio Devices with Tubes used as the design for a Circuit. There are to be found EE adept individuals, who's knowledge is inspirational and who really know how to create a Audio Device that is superb in performance, as well as more than reasonably priced for a design built into a basic looking chassis. If a small turnover Brand is wanted, I have added to the list Mr Nixie: Allen Wright Ampsandsound Granite Audio James Burgess KR Audio Leben Mr Nixie Oliver Sayes Radu Tarta Shindo Sun Audio Von Gaylord Wavelength
Wavac Will Vincent Canary Yamamoto Zesto Triode Lab |
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