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Tube amps - what 3 things…

Hello all,
 

I am close to purchasing a tube amp moving away from SS. So far I have listened to a pure sound, PL, and allnic. 


Question for all you experienced owners - if you could do it all over again, what 3 things/features would you look for in an amplifier and what 3 things/features would you not invest in again?

 

thanks

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axeis1
299 posts
 

I’ve owned several ARC power amps Classic 120 monos were awesome except when they blew a tube.

My recommendation is the Ayon Spirit V I had the Spirit lll the Ayon amps are exceptionally well made. Auto bias, beautiful looking, top notch parts. Excellent protection circuitry. Not sure how much power you need. If you need more the Ayon Triton is a 120wpc in pentode and 70wpc in triode, it’s a beast!

axeis1
299 posts
 

I wanted to mention Ive been using a Aestheix Mimas for a couple of years now. It has a tube preamp with a solid state power amp. It’s an awesome integrated amp. Lots of features great metal remote, tons of power but it can sound really delicate if the music calls for it. Great reviews out there: 

 

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