Wanted: cheap valve amp

[monty99]

I'm looking for a modestly priced valve power amp (not integrated) max probably around £600, preferably less, to power some Tannoy Lancasters (15in monitor golds, 92db).

Anything out there? Would probably need to be minimum 20w or so as these Tannoys are less efficient than very early or current models.

 

[vincula]

Being the proud owner of a lovely Audio Innovations 500, I'd recommend you this power amp, which would work a treat with your Tannoys:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/audio-innovat..._HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers?hash=item414ca21beb

You can contact the guys at Emporium and ask them. They know what they do.

Just my tuppence !

Regards,

Vincula

 

[monty99]

valve amp

Being the proud owner of a lovely Audio Innovations 500, I'd recommend you this power amp, which would work a treat with your Tannoys:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/audio-innovat..._HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers?hash=item414ca21beb

You can contact the guys at Emporium and ask them. They know what they do.

Just my tuppence !

Regards,

Vincula

I did see this one, but (according to the listing) it's triode connected, won't that drop the power down to about 10w? Or am I mistaken?

 

[vincula]

Yep! It'd probably be able to drive your Tannoys anyway. Are you watching this Croft?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200442204606

I think your Tannoys would be in love with this. Looks like a bargain to me:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270533667684

This one looks interesting, and it could work as power amp too:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220558640703


Regards,

Vincula

 

[monty99]

had spotted them all, thanks, I do know how to browse fleabay.

Came here trying to find out about stuff for sale that ISN'T on fleabay ...

 

[vincula]

had spotted them all, thanks, I do know how to browse fleabay.

Came here trying to find out about stuff for sale that ISN'T on fleabay ...

Sorry, pal. Just wanted to help a little bit . Check these dealers:

http://www.audioemotion.co.uk/pre_owned.php

Both the Unison Research 30k and the Counterpoint SA-12 are amazing bargains. Contact them, since they usually have lots of trade-ins waiting for an owner.

This is a very good place too. See if there's something that floats your boat:

http://www.bigearsaudio.org.uk/valve_amps/used_valve_amplifiers.html

Keep an eye on Definitive's Audio used equip. They've got a big customer network, so they can help you with your purchase. A demo would be a once-in-a-life experience by all means. Incredibly knowledgeable, but humble and honest people.

http://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/definitive-stuff.html

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Vincula

 

[monty99]

very userul

Thanks - very useful links and I might even have found an answer!

 

[Lordmortlock]

Top advice Vincula - good on you mate. The audio emotion boys are fantastic to deal with and bigearsaudio always has interesting kit.

 

[vincula]

My pleasure! Don't forget to report and share your joy with us

Keep enjoying the quest.

Regards,

Vincula