Home Amp/Preamp Asylum

Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here.

RE: My criteria for a POTENTIALLY good sounding amp

Well done and not just because I agree.

I remember the first time I heard the Sugden A21a. This was before I ever heard a tube amplifier. It was immediately the best sounding thing in the shop but I purchased an Arcam because as a beginner I put faith in reviews over my ears. Mistake.

But then over the next several years I put some of these things together - the best amps were pure class A little to no feedback, single ended or at least class A with low feedback. As for some of the power demands it depends on the requirements of the speakers. And of course from your list you have to make certain accommodations with budget. Obviously you can't expect the same from a $2000 amp that you would expect of a $25,000 amp. But like with Sugden or many tube amps - you try to check as many off the list as you can.


This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
  Analog Engineering Associates  


Follow Ups Full Thread
Follow Ups
  • RE: My criteria for a POTENTIALLY good sounding amp - RGA 18:52:24 06/18/12 (0)

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?
Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
  Remember my Moniker & Password  (What's this?)    Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:
Message:   (Posts are subject to Content Rules)
Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:  Automagically notify you when someone responds.