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Sweet sounding SE tube amps under $3K USED


I'm looking for some imput on tube amps... mono blocks or stereo, doesn't matter. Needs be SE for sure, XLR in as well as option is OK.

Sonically? Superior mid range, great bottom end, and sweet top end without lack.

I would prefer self biasing, but a stable amp once biased properly or one easy to bias, would be FINE.

Stock tubes should be sufficient to provide a very good sound and the neeed to retube with NOS not a mandatory thing to accomplish that end.

Retubing should not cost a ridiculous amount.

If the overall cast of the sound leans towards the euphonic or musically colored side of the scale... that's all the better too.

Power? I'd guess anything over 10 - 15 wpc, to ???... though I would prefer 30+ wpc.

Are there such amps?

I sure would like to know. BTW the less costly, the better.
blindjim
musicfile
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Another happy dodd owner
Mine our version 2 quiet as can be and highly musical
at the used prices they are surely a "steal"

They are capable of so much more with a little bit of tinkering
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711smilin
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Blindjim I would look for a wright sound 300B pp, Vac 30/30, et...definately go PP, or you will not have enough balls. Make sure to do yur homework, s you can buy, try, and resell with little of no loss, until you find what is right for you. Email me off line with yur #, if ya wanna talk
blindjim OP
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Musicfile
Thanks... by "with little tinkering" ... What do you mean? Do you have to roll tubes right off to get it to sound great? OR are other items being upgraded the consideration?

I think mods and upgrades are options... and not prerequisites. If mods and/or tube rolling is a must do, or even a should, I'd not be interested quite as much as that would be additive costs to the experience.

Tvad
out of the box? I doubt I'm in one actually, could be though. the preamp I have is a keeper, unless you want to trade me yours for mine. Amps only is the desire here. I do appreciate the thoughtfulness though.

I did run across something interesting this weekend, "Melos"

Anyone know anything about melos? Any support for them? I see one review that lauds them and the VSA VR8... and a number of threads asking about a repair facility no longer in business.

Has Melos died off?
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