If you like one big amp, go with Cary V12R. It has more than enough power in 50wpc triode mode for my more difficult to drive B&W N804s. If you want to save some money, but loose the 100wpc ultralinear mode, get the AES( Cary too) Six Pack monos at $2400. The circuits are the same or similar to the Cary "R" models. Check with Upscale Audio and Audio Connection. If I didn't have my V12I already, that would have been my choice.
Need tube amp suggestion VT100,MB-125,Cary V12
I just got my first taste of tubes and the wife and I just love them. I would like to purchase a tube amp to drive my Proac 1.5's. Currently they are being driven by an older Sonic Frontiers SFS40 that is a little bit underpowered (but not by much)
Problem is there are sooo many types of tubes and amps available that I don't know where to begin. I know that Audio Reasearch VT100 is a popular choice but I'm really drawn to the sound of the EL34's that I'm afraid that it may sound a bit more "transistor" having a differnt tube and circuit topoplogy.
The VTL MB125's are also in my price range but it seems that people think they don't have enough power. They MUST have more power than the SFS40, wouldn't they. I do like the idea of these amps because of the cage. Sorry but kids may be on the way soon.
I also simply love the look of the Cary V12 (but no cage), apart from having no cage how would this compare to theVTL's or ARC.
On the used market these products seem to run about the same price, but after hours of researching on these forums I can't seem to get any idea. There is no local ARC or VTL dealer and I wouldn't really want to bother anyone if I'm looking for used anyway.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Problem is there are sooo many types of tubes and amps available that I don't know where to begin. I know that Audio Reasearch VT100 is a popular choice but I'm really drawn to the sound of the EL34's that I'm afraid that it may sound a bit more "transistor" having a differnt tube and circuit topoplogy.
The VTL MB125's are also in my price range but it seems that people think they don't have enough power. They MUST have more power than the SFS40, wouldn't they. I do like the idea of these amps because of the cage. Sorry but kids may be on the way soon.
I also simply love the look of the Cary V12 (but no cage), apart from having no cage how would this compare to theVTL's or ARC.
On the used market these products seem to run about the same price, but after hours of researching on these forums I can't seem to get any idea. There is no local ARC or VTL dealer and I wouldn't really want to bother anyone if I'm looking for used anyway.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance
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