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Best EL-34 Amps?

Looking for votes/recommendations on the best available EL-34 mono-blocks... I have tired many different amplifiers over the years including 300B's, SET's, EL-84's, 6550's, all manner of solid state (nasty!) and haven't found anything that bests' my VTL-125MB. However, they ain't as young as they used to be and I have always wondered if the magical pair of EL-34 mono-blocks are out there and have just slipped my attention. They must be very quiet, since I use extremely sensitive Klipschorns (104db)...any noise is ruthlessly revealed...
stickman451
exocet954
98 posts
 
Quicksilver Mid Mono's EL34 mono blocks are great sounding amps. I've been using the KT66 Gold Lion tube currently. Would like to hear a RM-10 someday as I've read this is a great match with Vandersteen. All the best...
river251
143 posts
 
Argh :-)

I'll try again....

How does a stock Marantz 8B fit in here?

Thanks!
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samuelg
55 posts
 
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magnumpi205
504 posts
 
Mesa Baron
onemug
784 posts
 
"How does a stock Marantz 8B fit in here?"

River251, I'm here for you. :-)

The 8b is good enough that I don't care about finding a better one. I originally bought it to complete my 10b/7c combo. Wasn't expecting much but got much more than I expected. It/they make beautiful music driving my Guarneri Homages.

Just make sure the 8b is in spec and paired with a compatable load.
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