2. amps-preamps
  3. 185446-1614

SET Lovers, what's the one solid state amp you love(d)?

I'm thinking of trying out a solid state amp in place of my 300B SET, which is giving me some problems again and the builder is swamped so it's going to be awhile.

Suggestions? Speakers are 96dB 12" 2-way bass reflex studio monitors from a Japanese recording studio.

dhcod

Showing 3 responses by soix

soix
8,756 posts
 

Hands down, this…

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb2838-valvet-e3-single-ended-class-a-first-review-of-the-new-model-is-in-check-it-out-solid-state
 

Single-ended Class A.  Read the reviews. 

soix
8,756 posts
 

But there is also the fact that class D is making its way into the guitar world. I'm not talking about those cheap 'modeling' amps either- but good quality class D amps, often with a tube input section.

@atmasphere My bandmate has a very negative impression of Class D for guitar amps but he’s open.  Do you have any recommendations for some good ones that are already out?  Thanks!

soix
8,756 posts
 

@atmasphere Ralph, I was recommending your GaN amp elsewhere on this site, but his speakers do drop below 4 Ohms I think in the upper bass range, but there are no specs I can find for your amp if it’s stable down to 2 Ohms and what the power output would be (same for AGD amps BTW).  Could you maybe elaborate on that a bit here?

More to discover