The Little Tube Amp That Could?


Greetings all. I am looking for some recommendations for a moderately-priced stereo tube amp. I would like to have at least 20-30 solid WPC, but don't really need much more than that. The amp is going in between a Cary SLP50A, Ruark Templars (original model, about 87db sensitive with tube-friendly impedence), with a Sony 333 as the front end (also a NAD 533/Black Cube analog rig, too).

Is it possible to find an amp like this (used gear preferred) in the 6-800 range? I don't need fancy, just good dimensional tube sound with some "balls".

I was thinking about a Cary SLA 70 or something like that, and would appreciate quality feedback on this or similar amps. Thanks for your time.

Alan
aldenruss

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I just saw a couple of Antique Sound Labs monoblocks for sale for around $800 the pair, using KT88 tubes, single ended, at about 25 wpc. I own the MG15SI DT (15 wpc single ended triode/pentode stereo amp). Purchased for about $550 as a demo. Bought it just to see what it was like. Liked it so much I kept it. Solid, heavy, and very musical. Good luck!