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Vintage tube sound from a modern amp

I am just collecting names of makes and models of tube amps that harken back to the older classic tube sound but have modern chassis, connectors etc. Any such amps you guys enjoy?

So far names that have come up are Cary SLI series, CJ Art and classic 62/120.

Many tube companies are pushing more and more to a neutral and fast airy (thinner) sound. So its becoming increasingly difficult to find gear with that classic sound the exemplifies the beauty of music.

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ozzy62
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Cary Audio for sure. If you want warm, syrupy and romantic I’d recommend the SLI-80 or the SLP-98. Way too much for me.

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@jerryg123 

 

I hope you haven’t confused me for a tubephobe. I love tubes. I can appreciate and like a good class A SS amp, but tubes rule my heart. I just don’t care for extra warmth where it doesn’t exist. A little to the right of neutral is good for me. Vintage sound misses the mark IMHO….

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ozzy62
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Toolshed and Qualiton. You guys that own these amps really think they sound like “vintage” equipment? You do know that’s not really such a good thing, don’t you? Just curious…..

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But of course……..

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