+1 For Atma-Sphere MA-1
After decades of being a dedicated SET guy, I am now a major Atma fan boy! Atmas are, literally, 1 SET per channel functioning in push pull mode. They give the sweetness and musicality of SETs with the detail of SS.
The only other amp I would consider, regardless of price, is the CAT JL7. Like the MA-1, it uses a lot of tubes. But unlike the Atma, it uses an output transformer. But its output transformer is among the best made and the JL7 is among the best amps made. But for a lot less money, the MA-1 is unique and great! I know you are not in the US but would highly recommend that you give Ralph at Atma-Sphere a call. He is a true gentle
After decades of being a dedicated SET guy, I am now a major Atma fan boy! Atmas are, literally, 1 SET per channel functioning in push pull mode. They give the sweetness and musicality of SETs with the detail of SS.
The only other amp I would consider, regardless of price, is the CAT JL7. Like the MA-1, it uses a lot of tubes. But unlike the Atma, it uses an output transformer. But its output transformer is among the best made and the JL7 is among the best amps made. But for a lot less money, the MA-1 is unique and great! I know you are not in the US but would highly recommend that you give Ralph at Atma-Sphere a call. He is a true gentle