[mrtim6]

I am contemplating purchasing one of the following. Prior to auditioning each amp I would like to know what the wider community thinks & would be grateful for any helpful suggestions or incites. Oh and by the way enjoy the weekend


Plessis Model A ( made in Australia)

http://www.homeentertainment.com.au/plessis.html

Luxman sq38

Leben CS600


Of these three mighty fine tube amps which amp would be more suited to

A driving high end headphones eg edition 8, Audeze etc
B doubling as main stereo amp for magneplaner speakers
C most versatile
D best value
E any other notable contenders

Thank you for your time.

 

[mrtim6]

Guess I'll change my name to Billy no mates

 

[customcoco]

you should maybe re-post this in the amp section.

 

[jp11801]

your not likely to find someone that's heard all three with planar headphones and Maggies.
 
I'm not a fan of the Leben as I find it soft sounding to me ears, lacking in drive and leading edge attack. It may also not be enough to power the Maggies. I do not know the other two to offer an opinion.

 

[sydneyaudio]

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I am contemplating purchasing one of the following. Prior to auditioning each amp I would like to know what the wider community thinks & would be grateful for any helpful suggestions or incites. Oh and by the way enjoy the weekend

Plessis Model A ( made in Australia)

http://www.homeentertainment.com.au/plessis.html

Luxman sq38

Leben CS600


Of these three mighty fine tube amps which amp would be more suited to

A driving high end headphones eg edition 8, Audeze etc
B doubling as main stereo amp for magneplaner speakers
C most versatile
D best value
E any other notable contenders

Thank you for your time.

The Plessis amps are rebadged and sold for much cheaper as the Classic brand - actually I am not sure which way the rebadging happens! In Aus coemaudio and some others sell classic amps at much cheaper price than the Plessis brand. Also, more people are likely to have heard of Classic.

 

[mrtim6]

Thank you everyone for your replies - all useful

 

[customcoco]

have you made up your mind already?

 

[mrtim6]

No not yet mate I will need to to some more listening and research