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Is a Quad 44/ 405-2 amp tube sounding?

Hi,

I have never use tube before but was thinking of pairing one to my Fostex speakers. Currrently they are powered by the Quads. Are they tube sounding in that respect? In that they would sound close to a tube amp of the price range of $300-$500..? Don't want to spend that amount on a tube amp to find that they sound similar to the Quads.

I have heard tube amps costing much more than what my entry budget is and they are really good. So any advise would be greatly appreciated!!

Tks
hlgoh2006
hlgoh2006 OP
10 posts
 
Thanks for the revert. My speakers are a Tekton Fostex 6" full range bookshelf speaker (rather large one). I have not fully burn in my speakers yet (probably about 15 hours of usage) which may be the reason why the music is a bit glaring...

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

Tks
reylon
47 posts
 
Nothing could be less tube sounding.Raanan
P.S. I have had a few 405-2s and many many tube amps.
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viridian
4,184 posts
 
No, not in the least. Try an Audio Refinement integrated for around the same money for a tubier sound, or maybe real tube gear.
hlgoh2006 OP
10 posts
 
Thanks for the replies. Needed to be sure that the Quads are different from real tubes before I spend the $$. Will start looking out for tube gears!

Cheers
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