I would second the recommendation for the Frankensteins. They are among the best sounding amps I've ever owned, and I had quite a few. Beware of customer service though. I had a horror story. One day as I turned one channel on I heard a loud noise. I immediately turned it off, called Israel Blume, explained the "symptoms" and got the diagnosis: you burned the power transformer. I can send you a new one for $550 in three weeks. It took three months, but that was not the issue. After three months I turned the amplifier on again and miraculously it sounded well, no hum, no issues, no noise. The cause of the problem must have been something else--a bad cable perhaps? In any events, I asked Mr Blume if I could return the transformer--after all, he was the one who diagnosed it without hesitation. And after all, if he still manufactures Frankensteins, this part has some value for him. The answer: I am sorry but no. Pretty sad story for a company with this reputation and with such a high quality product.
Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns....
A few months ago, I heard a Cary 300b amp hooked up to some small monitors and was blown away... so the itch to upgrade started.
I just bought used a pair of Hedlund horns... came with it (free) was a diy homemade tube amp that does not sound adequate (based on what I heard these horns can do).
I’m in the market for a used amp that would be the ideal match for these Hedlunds. From what I read, I have several options such as 300b, 2A3, etc. but what would you recommend? I've never had a low-power SET amp before.
My room is 25’x 30’ with vaulted ceilings (large enough), wood floors, fairly open. I listen to everything from classic jazz, horns, classical, vocals, and the occasional rock. I would love to have some volume to feel the energy and texture of the song.
I just bought used a pair of Hedlund horns... came with it (free) was a diy homemade tube amp that does not sound adequate (based on what I heard these horns can do).
I’m in the market for a used amp that would be the ideal match for these Hedlunds. From what I read, I have several options such as 300b, 2A3, etc. but what would you recommend? I've never had a low-power SET amp before.
My room is 25’x 30’ with vaulted ceilings (large enough), wood floors, fairly open. I listen to everything from classic jazz, horns, classical, vocals, and the occasional rock. I would love to have some volume to feel the energy and texture of the song.