Tubes and SDA 1C's

Paden501
Paden501 Posts: 286
edited February 2010 in Electronics
Hey all. I'm poking around the amp world and I'm toying with the idea of getting into tubes to power my SDA-1Cs.

I've got a ton of research yet to do. But I though I'd start here. So far, here are my questions.

How much power do I need? I know that tube wattage is typically lower (without spending used-car-price amounts of money anyway) but how low is OK for running a speaker as large as the 1C?

Who makes (or made) a decent tube amp? The only tube amps that I've ever even seen is a Dynaco ST-70 (which sounded incredible by the way) and a Scott tube integrated amp. Will something like that work for my SDAs or do I need something more exotic?

Kit amps? I consider myself a decent DIYer, and I see a good amount of tube kits available. The question is, which ones are decent and why? What makes one kit good and another not, and what kits would mate well with my SDAs?

Basically I'm looking for someone to point me in the right direction.

I don't have a fortune to spend, so if I get into this I'll be looking at used, probably vintage for sure. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for the help.
~Matt
My System

Front L/R: Definitive BP10Bs
Surrounds -Polk Audio Monitor 4As
Preamp: B&K Reference 20
CD: Jolida JD100a
L/R Amp: Carver TFM-24
Turntable: Pioneer PL-516 W/ Shure M97xe
TV: Sony 52" XBR9
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    Dynaco,, Quicksilover GLA,VTL/Manley,,stereo 50,,75 Anthem ,,all habe between 4075 watts od tube power,which will do n icely,,and yes,I have hears or ownes all of them with my,or someone elses 1C's--if you shop wisely,,you should be able to find a very good tune amp for say,, 500-8-- dollars.Good luck,,and I'm sure others will chime in with their suggestions.
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  • Paden501
    Paden501 Posts: 286
    edited February 2010
    Thanks George. I'll have some directions to start with now.
    ~Matt
    My System

    Front L/R: Definitive BP10Bs
    Surrounds -Polk Audio Monitor 4As
    Preamp: B&K Reference 20
    CD: Jolida JD100a
    L/R Amp: Carver TFM-24
    Turntable: Pioneer PL-516 W/ Shure M97xe
    TV: Sony 52" XBR9
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited February 2010
    I've just committed to buy a disassembled Dynaco ST-70. Others have warned my that I won't be satisfied with them powering my SDA 2Bs, but I gotta know for myself. I've been looking at the various modifications I can find online, and would be interested in any input regarding which one's will really make a difference.
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited February 2010
    I'm personally looking for a pair of Dynaco MKIIIs to push my SDA 1Cs... I let a pair get away on ebay last week that went for $500.

    oh well - he who hesitates / patience is a virtue
    Yamaha RX-V2700, EMI 711As (front), RCA K-16 (rear), Magnavox Console (Center & TV Stand), Sony SMP-N200 media streamer, Dual 1249 TT =--- Sharp Aquas 60" LCD tellie
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