Plus 1 for Thofi reply.
I always went with solid state and enjoyed my Cyrus Mission 2 for many years.
But recently I decided to try a valve amp and after much research I decided on the Willsenton R8 with the basic KT88's . It seemed to be the best option without spending money I don't have.
I was not disappointed. It has made me enjoy the music again on a new level. I am really loving the 'tube' sound. I have even picked up a set of EL34's so I can try a different audio flavour.
Yes this can be done with EQ but the geek in me enjoys swapping out valves and listening for the difference.
But there is also a romanticism from sitting in a room with the lights low and seeing that tube glow.
I think the Willsenton R8 was a great buy.
I always went with solid state and enjoyed my Cyrus Mission 2 for many years.
But recently I decided to try a valve amp and after much research I decided on the Willsenton R8 with the basic KT88's . It seemed to be the best option without spending money I don't have.
I was not disappointed. It has made me enjoy the music again on a new level. I am really loving the 'tube' sound. I have even picked up a set of EL34's so I can try a different audio flavour.
Yes this can be done with EQ but the geek in me enjoys swapping out valves and listening for the difference.
But there is also a romanticism from sitting in a room with the lights low and seeing that tube glow.
I think the Willsenton R8 was a great buy.