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In Reply to: Which SS amp? posted by Mike in NJ on April 23, 2007 at 10:22:57:
I would highly recommend the Butler TDB2250. It puts out 400 watts/channel into 4 ohms and sounds wonderful, the best of SS AND tubes. Also, the bottom end depth and control has to be heard to be believed. They typically sell for $1500 used.
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How does that compare to the Butler?
I have never heard of Butler, i think i might be more apt to come accross an Innersound ESL 300.
Should i jump on Innersound if it comes up on Audiogon?
I have not seen a Butler latley..
How does the Butler compare to the Innersound ESL 300?
Mike
Interesting. Having owned an Innersound ESL300 and the Butler, I would say there is no contest. The Butler trounces the Innersound quite handily. The difference is not subtle. I would wait for a butler to appear again on Audiogon. They come and go but do appear quite regularly.
Not too familiar with the name. What made you seek out Butler, and how would compare between the two; Innersound and Butler.
Butler is all tubes correct, not hybrid?Thanks
I wanted a tuby sound without the hassle of tubes. Tube rolling is definitely NOT for me. If you read the 6moons review of the Butler, you will get my view on the amp (most of the review is from an email I sent Srajran.) I will say this is far and away the longest I have owned an amp EVER, and I am still happy with it.I am currently running it with MBL 121's. These are not a particularly friendly load for an amp, by the way.
What do they go for used, they sell for $3,295, (which i must say sounds very reasonable).
If they are that good, it is well worth the wait for me. I love my Music Reference RM200, but looking for a little more ooomf!Thanks for your help.
Driver tubes plus some kind of SS output devices.
Be-Bop and Mahler
Don't know the Butler, but the ESL-300 was a good match for my 3.6s, I thought.
Be-Bop and Mahler
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