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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

mpoll1

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hilde45
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Quality transformers are a key part. That's why I like Quicksilver.

https://www.bandwidthaudio.com/post/output-transformers-the-heart-of-a-tube-amp

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hilde45
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No more noisy tubes, better bass extension and tone with SS
No more headaches getting good vintage tubes, no more need for a finicky vintage tube tester, no wasting time tube "rolling", no more worries about Russian supply or Chinese garbage, etc.

This comment is the opposite of my experience.

My tubes are quiet.
My tube amps do a fine job regarding bass with my well-matched speakers.
Vintage tubes are not necessary. Very good tubes are in easy supply and not expensive.
No tube tester has ever been needed.
Tube rolling is for fun and not needed.

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