Need tube amp recommended

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HamptonT

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I have RtR speakers. 300D mains with the ESR-6 tweeters on top. I drive them with Pioneer amps SA-9500 II main / SA-8500 II Tweets. It’s been recommended that I drive the electrostatic tweeters with a tube amp. Others with that model tweeter have done this with excellent results.
I’m looking at a rebuilt Dynaco ST-70 but it’s pricey. Is there a ST-70 clone that would be more cost effective? Other alternatives? Or is that a good choice for me?
I have zero experience with tubes.
Thanks.
 

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I am sure you will get plenty of great advice from other tube amp users ... I have been exposed to the tubedrug through a Fisher 400, which led me to a Jolida (now Black Ice Audio) 3502P power amp .. it is no longer in production, unfortunately. Many good amps to choose from.

Many members speak very highly of the Rogue power amps - the rogue Atlas III (which is going to be more than that Dyna)
http://rogueaudio.com/Products_Atlas_Magnum.htm
 
kappclark said:
I am sure you will get plenty of great advice from other tube amp users ... I have been exposed to the tubedrug through a Fisher 400, which led me to a Jolida (now Black Ice Audio) 3502P power amp .. it is no longer in production, unfortunately. Many good amps to choose from.

Many members speak very highly of the Rogue power amps - the rogue Atlas III (which is going to be more than that Dyna)
http://rogueaudio.com/Products_Atlas_Magnum.htm
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Rogue seems to have a great support system also. And from what I've seen you get some bang for your buck. They include some nice features in the Atlas. And at 100wpc, the KT-120 power tubes aren't being pushed real hard so thay should last longer.
Just remember, tube equipment comes with a bit more Maintenance that SS.
I have a Tubes4aHiFi ST-70 and like it. There are about 5 or so driver tube types you can use along with several output tube types as well.
 
I do like that Rogue Atlas Magnum. And I think it will actually fit in my shelf. Either on top of the tuner or, if I end up removing one of the integrated amps, it can go in that space.
Due to the size of the ST-70, it was going to need to go on the shelf above my pioneer shelf system. So the Rogue actually fits better and blends in better with the Pioneer. For a Few Dollars More….
 
2nd Tubes4hifi. And if you want a little more oomph then the ST-70, look at their ST-120. The ST-120 is capable of using KT-120 power tubes.
 
The Rogue looks to have pretty much the same features as the Black Ice. Minus the volume control.
 
When you're considering placement of your tube amp, remember that it generates a lot of heat and most of it will go straight up to whatever's parked above it.
 
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