Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

pavoid OP t1_j6aty5d wrote

Reply to comment by audiophile_lurker in Friends, I’m so happy right now by pavoid

Still affordable? Good to know, ty

3

etdpoo t1_j6egvob wrote

nah, the cheap tube amps like those two have poor quality control and are muddy. on the other hand, vali isn’t a great value because it just sounds like a solid state. i would recommend valhalla, a diy sangaku, or maybe a bottlehead crack if you like it really warm. that being said i got a piety too and it’s pretty great for the price so don’t get too much fomo

2

audiophile_lurker t1_j6iqw43 wrote

They specifically sound fairly muddy because they have a fair bit of THD that results from the use of tubes. Hence the suggestion. If trying to go for a fairly clear but still tubey sound, then Bottlehead Crack, Shortest Way 51+, or Woo Audio 6 - but those are all quite pricy comparing to budget OP is reasoning about.

2