Since I started in this hobby I’ve owned a dozen or so tube amps - integrated, stereo and mono. I’ve also owned ss amps - currently Pass Labs XA60.5.
By far the best amp was the Manley Stingray integrated. Not sure why it sounds so great. Maybe it’s the EL84 output tubes and the custom output transformers. They say EL84s are even better sounding than EL34s.
Made in USA, probably with many foreign parts ... just like “American” cars. Speakers are pretty effificient. Very solid bass and sweet midrange and highs.
I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one of the new Prima Lunas, however. They sounded really fine at a local dealer.
By far the best amp was the Manley Stingray integrated. Not sure why it sounds so great. Maybe it’s the EL84 output tubes and the custom output transformers. They say EL84s are even better sounding than EL34s.
Made in USA, probably with many foreign parts ... just like “American” cars. Speakers are pretty effificient. Very solid bass and sweet midrange and highs.
I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one of the new Prima Lunas, however. They sounded really fine at a local dealer.