Own the Sugden A21SE integrated. I've owned very good SS/tube amps over the years, a myriad of English, Japanese and American built. The characteristic that most impresses me with the Sugden is the lightening quickness. I was convinced that I had owned fairly quick amps in the past with great attack, but this thing is in a class by itself. The vocals and acoustic piano are quite good, bass is remarkably solid and quick.
The midrange is not quite as sweet as say my VTLs were. Imaging seems very respectable although I wouldn't say it floats the instruments in an airy way. I'm running Coincident Triumphs with 93db efficiency, so it doesn't have much work for a 30wpc amp.
The midrange is not quite as sweet as say my VTLs were. Imaging seems very respectable although I wouldn't say it floats the instruments in an airy way. I'm running Coincident Triumphs with 93db efficiency, so it doesn't have much work for a 30wpc amp.