Highly regarded tube amps.....

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited May 2011
    Well, I have heard through the grapevine that OTL amps do not like varying impedance variables. I don't know what the Tyler's have in store with that but should this be a concern?

    Do tell....
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited May 2011
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    all I can say in response is: www.electronluv.com
    It sure would be nice if they listed their prices. That's all I've got to say about that. Thanks for the link, regardless. :wink:
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited May 2011
    ^^^ its one of those places and thing "if you ask the price you can't afford it"
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited May 2011
    The prices aren't that bad.....relatively speaking. I just wish they would put a price list on what they have to offer with the different models. If they fluctuate? Fine, just add a simple....

    **Prices subject to change**

    It's really not that hard to do.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited May 2011
    Since Electron Luv seems to offer specially made or custom made amps, I don't think they have a lot of people interested and their prices is based on what you want.

    I guess you can contact through email or call for the pricing. It's under Contact Page.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited May 2011
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,804
    edited May 2011
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Since Electron Luv seems to offer specially made or custom made amps, I don't think they have a lot of people interested and their prices is based on what you want.

    I guess you can contact through email or call for the pricing. It's under Contact Page.

    Yes, his stuff is custom. One of the local hifi tube gurus has Electronluv amps; they're not stoopit 'spensive given what they are and how they are made. They're worthy of consideration if one wants fine sound and statement esthetics. They are not toys; they're serious hardware.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited May 2011
    treitz3 wrote: »
    The prices aren't that bad.....relatively speaking. I just wish they would put a price list on what they have to offer with the different models. If they fluctuate? Fine, just add a simple....

    **Prices subject to change**

    It's really not that hard to do.

    The first set amp in the gallery pic's is noted at 4k looks like that would be there starting point
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2011
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Yes, his stuff is custom. One of the local hifi tube gurus has Electronluv amps; they're not stoopit 'spensive given what they are and how they are made. They're worthy of consideration if one wants fine sound and statement esthetics. They are not toys; they're serious hardware.

    That's interesting and good to know because some of those pictures look like a High End Cappuccino maker? And when something begins to look like that, Big Money can't be far behind!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited May 2011
    How about these, Tom:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180665282517&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
    TNRabbit
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2011
    Good call on the Radii, Treitz. Can't beat it for the price.

    For me, it would be the classic Dynaco ST-70 and a very rare gem produced by ASL a long time ago, the MG-MINI 300DT. Killer 300B SET. I prefer it over the much more expensive and still in production Tulip.
    My favorites are all custom, but that ASL, after a bit of upgrades, is right up there with my best pieces.
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  • fishbones
    fishbones Posts: 947
    edited May 2011
    Organ, I'm keeping my eye on this thread because some day in the future I might look at giving SET a try. What's an "MG-MINI 300DT"? I can't find it?
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited May 2011
    I have only heard a handful of tube amps, but I do like my ARC VS115.
    Michael ;)
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2011
    fishbones wrote: »
    Organ, I'm keeping my eye on this thread because some day in the future I might look at giving SET a try. What's an "MG-MINI 300DT"? I can't find it?

    Hi Fishbones,
    The SET sound is wonderful. Just make sure you have very sensitive speakers due to SET's low power output. Take a look at designs using directly heated triode tubes like the 2A3 and 300B.
    You'll hear many people tell you SET amps can't rock. It's completely false. As long as you have very efficient speakers, SET can rock just as hard as any amp.

    I don't think there's anything on the ASL 300DT around the internet. It's very rare and I think only a small amount was sold in North America. It's an integrated SET amp using 300B output tubes and 12AX7 drivers. I will post a pic later tonight or tomorrow. I'm just about to head out to work right now.
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