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I wanna tube! Please advise
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Posted on October 31, 2001 at 19:00:58 | ||
I'm really starting to get an itch for a tube amp. I've NEVER had one, never heard one, never before intended to own one. But for whatever reason, I now want one ;) Questions are: How much should I expect to have to pay to get 'into' a *beginner* tube amp? I'm not necessarily looking for audiophile quality material. Heck, I'm not even looking for something new! I've even been rumaging around on ebay looking at old 1950's tube amps...only problem is, I have ZERO clue if it's any good or not. I don't need something high powered either. I just wanna play with it and listen to something that is not considered a piece of garbage. I've even looked into a DIY tube project....only thing is, it looks like they can get kinda expensive. Is buying a used one cheaper than building my own new one? Well...I thing I've given a half decent impression of what my quandry is. ....please advise |