Serge_S Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Hi, I'd like to try some vintage tube amps to drive Forte II's(currently driven by cheap 40 yo Sony TA-1130). I like warm and non-fatiguing Sony, but curious if any improvements can be made with tubes. I am a total noob to tubes. I spotted these 2 local ads and would appreciate any opinions on price, SQ, speaker match, red flags, and anything you may think of. http://buffalo.craigslist.org/ele/3561436946.html http://buffalo.craigslist.org/ele/3570950486.html Before I spotted those I'd been considering ordering Dyna ST-35 from one of the rebuilder sites. Thanks, Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Red flags would be buying anything over 20 years old that hasn't been restored unless you want to do the restoration work as part of the journey. Often things pop up in the garage sale section of this forum that has already been restored. but If you get something really cheap...then it pays to send it out for some restoration work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_S Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks Speakerfritz. According to the adds both amps were rebuilt and can be demoed with his Heresy's. I decided to hold off though as the price is higher than what I'm willing to part with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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