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RE: Recommendations for Tube Amp

Posted by John H. (A) on March 18, 2012 at 17:17:49

In Reply to: Recommendations for Tube Amp posted by John H. on March 17, 2012 at 11:25:36:

I should have stated that my budget is in the $1500 - $2000 range. I currently live in a condo so the only DIY I could consider would be a complete kit.

I have no background in electronics and must confess that I know nothing about the various iterations of tube gear that's often discussed; i.e. DHT SET, PP etc.

For someone with my lack of electronics background, solid state has always been a plug and play option. It seems to me, however, that many tube gear aficionados have at least some basic to advanced knowledge of circuitry.

I must confess that I am fairly overwhelmed by all the various options there appear to be.

I must ask if the theory and implementation of tube gear is fundamentally simple enough such that I could learn the basics on my own? At the very least I might acquire some basic frame of reference against which to assess what's out there.

I guess I'm not really in a position to be committed to any particular approach.

One question that I wonder about: is the fundamental difference in sound between amps due to the difference in tubes? That is to say are the power supplies, transformers, chassis along with any other components merely a vehicle within which to place the tube of choice?

Are there any opinions of Audio Note or Antique Sound Labs?

Thanks for all the responses.

Edits: 03/18/12

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