The world is your oyster my friend - you have a brilliant choice out there:
for tubes:
1. Tron
2. Thoress
3. Aesthetix
4. Manley Steelhead
that's just four
Solid State:
1. Whest Reference
2. Tom Evans Groove Master
3. Moon Audio (not sure model name - but amazing SN ratio)
4. Pass LAbs
5. Van Den Hul (the grail I think)
you are gonna have to speak to dealers and ask if you can borrow one to plug into your system and listen for about a week or so. You are shelling out a lot of cash so enjoy the journey so to speak. If you have a lot of pre 70's records look for a stage with adjustable EQ.
for tubes:
1. Tron
2. Thoress
3. Aesthetix
4. Manley Steelhead
that's just four
Solid State:
1. Whest Reference
2. Tom Evans Groove Master
3. Moon Audio (not sure model name - but amazing SN ratio)
4. Pass LAbs
5. Van Den Hul (the grail I think)
you are gonna have to speak to dealers and ask if you can borrow one to plug into your system and listen for about a week or so. You are shelling out a lot of cash so enjoy the journey so to speak. If you have a lot of pre 70's records look for a stage with adjustable EQ.