@pts Anything on my list that sounds like an M22 without running hot? No. My old Sumo on that list is so significantly modified. It is the best Sumo amp that I have heard, Period. The M22 won't hold up to this Nine. Its been soooo long since I've heard a stock Sumo Nine, that I probably shouldn't comment between those, but you can fry an egg on my Nine.
The Old Heathkit's are really surprising, but again, they need a mod or two and better parts to stand up to todays amp, but I really believe that you'd enjoy one of these models of Heathkit amps..
Remember, you are looking at very old amps. Nothing wrong with good NPO ceramic disc caps, but these old amps are full of lower quality ceramic disc and all electrolytic need to be replaced to bring them up to par.... The Son of Ampzilla properly updated is also a nice sounding amp. I actually own 3 amps on my list right now.
The Old Heathkit's are really surprising, but again, they need a mod or two and better parts to stand up to todays amp, but I really believe that you'd enjoy one of these models of Heathkit amps..
Remember, you are looking at very old amps. Nothing wrong with good NPO ceramic disc caps, but these old amps are full of lower quality ceramic disc and all electrolytic need to be replaced to bring them up to par.... The Son of Ampzilla properly updated is also a nice sounding amp. I actually own 3 amps on my list right now.