Hi again folks, I`m about to take the plunge with a valve amp.
This one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GKZNJV3/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A12LYJB2612SHL&psc=1
At first I was thinking of a headphone valve amp, a hybrid so I wouldn`t encounter any problems with my Sundara`s, but the more I researched and read the more I realised that what I really wanted was something that would drive speakers also. Then I hit another problem in that most of the stuff that was getting anything like good reviews the Blue Aura V40, the Reisong A10, though I would actually prefer the A12 for the 12AX7 tubes or the Reisong A50 MK3 for those 300B`s, all of these don`t have a headphone output, or any output, other than speakers.
Then I found the DARED MP 5BT which from what I understand is hand welded with good components, it seems to be very similar in design to the Blue Aura, a hybrid with 2 tubes in the pre amp and a magic eye for show/power level indicator, with the addition of some features like headphone out and pre amp out.
I have come across some very complimentary reviews from the likes of Positive-feedback and enjoythemusic and also PierreV on this site. So I have decided to give it a go and am just waiting for Prime day to see if I can pull a discount.
So I thought before I invest my oh so hard to get £££ I would give one last call to the folks here to see if anyone can come up with a better alternative?
I am based in the UK so Schiit gear is unfortunately very hard to come by. I do like my Magni Heresy/Modi stack but after shipping and tax and handling fees I felt like I had paid way over the odds.
The main idea is to have a play with the Dared as it is only around £300, I already have my eye on a set of Russian equivalents for the stock 6N1 and 6N2 and if I like what I am hearing then upgrade to the Reisong A50 Mk3 or something similar and keep the Dared for my son.
Thanks for any input.
This one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GKZNJV3/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A12LYJB2612SHL&psc=1
At first I was thinking of a headphone valve amp, a hybrid so I wouldn`t encounter any problems with my Sundara`s, but the more I researched and read the more I realised that what I really wanted was something that would drive speakers also. Then I hit another problem in that most of the stuff that was getting anything like good reviews the Blue Aura V40, the Reisong A10, though I would actually prefer the A12 for the 12AX7 tubes or the Reisong A50 MK3 for those 300B`s, all of these don`t have a headphone output, or any output, other than speakers.
Then I found the DARED MP 5BT which from what I understand is hand welded with good components, it seems to be very similar in design to the Blue Aura, a hybrid with 2 tubes in the pre amp and a magic eye for show/power level indicator, with the addition of some features like headphone out and pre amp out.
I have come across some very complimentary reviews from the likes of Positive-feedback and enjoythemusic and also PierreV on this site. So I have decided to give it a go and am just waiting for Prime day to see if I can pull a discount.
So I thought before I invest my oh so hard to get £££ I would give one last call to the folks here to see if anyone can come up with a better alternative?
I am based in the UK so Schiit gear is unfortunately very hard to come by. I do like my Magni Heresy/Modi stack but after shipping and tax and handling fees I felt like I had paid way over the odds.
The main idea is to have a play with the Dared as it is only around £300, I already have my eye on a set of Russian equivalents for the stock 6N1 and 6N2 and if I like what I am hearing then upgrade to the Reisong A50 Mk3 or something similar and keep the Dared for my son.
Thanks for any input.