Tube amp forethought


Hello, im researching my retirement two ch audio system and tube amps are in the forefront of my “wants” my plan will be a pair of QUAD ESL’s not sure which just yet

What do i need to know about maintaining a tube amp, like a AudioResearch 120 for starters or other tube amps. Biasing is totally new to me. Tube life and modes (triode, Pentode, UltraLinear) all foreign to me.

im a 40 year hobbiest so im pretty versed, this is just an unknown territory for me, thanx guys !

kgveteran

Showing 1 response by tuberist

good time to try tube power. many products now self bias and new production tubes are cheap, abundant and very high quality. I don't know if those speakers are candidates for tube amplification but others will chime in. you will get lifelike tone, imaging and sound staging from a good tube rig. I own a PrimaLuna and have been using tube amps for decades. This is the best I've owned in terms of reliability, value and most importantly sonics.

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