2. amps-preamps
  3. 1047911044

Tube gear under $2k?

Ok, when I bought my speakers, I auditioned them with various gear, but my favorite was the Manley Stingray. The problem is that I plan on also running my tv through my 2 channel system, so I really want a remote! At this price, I figure I need to go used to get a remote. Anyway, I'd like my system to be fast & detailed, with tight, quick bass and with some slam. I listen to jazz, metal, trip-hop, classic rock, folk, electronic... pretty much everything. I know I have a lot of demands and little money (relatively) to spend on them, but what can I do? Anyway, I need suggestions/opinions! HELP!!! Thanks in advance!
eeerie1
aball
1,994 posts
 
The Rogue Magnum series is excellent no matter which one. The Tempest gets you there without having to spend more money on 88+66. Used ones get snapped up really quickly however if the price is decent. Even the standard Rogues may give you all you need. I was quite impressed with Rogue when I auditioned them. Only thing I didn't like was the cooling fan (on the 88 - don't remember if tempest has it but probably). It was silent but my job is thermal management of electronics and I feel they could do better in that regard. Heck, we don't mind seeing the tubes, do we?? Oh well... Arthur
eeerie1 OP
43 posts
 
Actually, I really like seeing the tubes... not enough to make me avoid a piece of equipment, though. Do you feel the fan in the Rogue equipment introduces reliability problems, Arthur?
marakanetz's avatar
marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Quickies will provide for you a neccessary drive you need for your room. Replace stock EL34 with KT90 and you've already got 90W/ch!

Quicksilver separates might align with Stingray if properly matched but with more power. They're excellent in jazz, sophisticated electronics and even with heavy rock if the right speakers are matched.
eldragon
707 posts
 
Why look further from old proven Dynaco st 70? Some of the profesionaly modified vintage amplifiers will outperform many overpriced new amplifiers that are already using the old topology. If need more power go with ARC D-51, D-75, D-76, D-79 & D-150. These would be probably more SS sounding than the Dynaco. But if you prefer the 'dryer' sound ARC might be your ticket. Bulk of the money should go toward the good pre-amp.
eeerie1 OP
43 posts
 
Eldragon, isn't an older amp more likely to break down? I checked, and there are several Dynaco ST 70's available. Which one would you recommend (I would have no idea)? How is the bass on the st 70? What preamp would work with these (and interconnect)? If I could do a simple, cheap solution, that would be great. I'm having a lot of expenses right now, and the less money I spend, the better (but I still want it to sound good!).
More to discover