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Anyone Compare Modern KT88/6550 Amps Directly With Vintage Counterparts?

Posted by geezerrocket on February 9, 2016 at 11:17:40

I am in the market for a KT88 amp (mono or stereo) to be paired with electrostatics, although I'm still going to hang onto my horns and hot rodded Sherwood S5000.

I have a Audio Research SP3a-1 preamp that will be restored by one of our esteemed members, but not until I find a suitable power amp(s).

Has anyone compared a McIntosh mc60 or Heathkit W-6 with a modern counterpart such as a Rogue Stereo 90, Quicksilver, Music Reference RM-200 or similar.

I want to avoid buying a suitable vintage amp(s) for top dollar and then sink a lot of money into them to bring them up to spec if I will not be getting better sound by doing so.

The Quickies and Rogue offerings seem to present a good value especially if found used.

Thanks.

Edits: 02/09/16

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