[falcogreg]

I am strongly pursuing buying a tube amp. I am very close to getting a Woo Audio W3 with some modifications suggested by a member here. He also suggested some tubes to improve the sound. Looking into the cost of the tubes coupled with the amp would bring the total cost near $700. So, it got me thinking what other possibilities exists if I were to up my budget a bit. Knowing SE tube amps have a vert sweet sound, I was wondering what SE amps are availabe in this price range. Any and all suggestions are welcome! Any comparisons to the W3 would be welcome as well.

Thanks,
Greg

 

[sacd lover]

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Originally Posted by falcogreg I am strongly pursuing buying a tube amp. I am very close to getting a Woo Audio W3 with some modifications suggested by a member here. He also suggested some tubes to improve the sound. Looking into the cost of the tubes coupled with the amp would bring the total cost near $700. So, it got me thinking what other possibilities exists if I were to up my budget a bit. Knowing SE tube amps have a vert sweet sound, I was wondering what SE amps are availabe in this price range. Any and all suggestions are welcome! Any comparisons to the W3 would be welcome as well. Thanks, Greg

I would recommend the SLAM PPX3 by Singlepower. I owned a silver Woo 3 and it was a good amp. But I much prefer the SLAM.

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=ppx3+slam

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=ppx3+slam