Starter Valve power-amp advice please

[Bonky]

I'm happy with my main system : Cambridge CXC - Beresford DAC -Schiit Saga preamp- Quad 306 or 99 amp- Living Voice speakers...

...but am interested in a valve amp to replace the (excellent) Quad. I don't need an integrated amp - just power! I looked at the Croft7 but the main output is SS. I'm handy with a soldering iron so have also been looking at DIY kits, but most of these are imported and thus have phenomenal P&P charges. I'm only about dipping my toe in the water so don't want anything too exotic/expensive - something that gives me the best bang for my buck. Any advice?

Thanks.

R

[Bigman80]

I'm happy with my main system : Cambridge CXC - Beresford DAC -Schiit Saga preamp- Quad 306 or 99 amp- Living Voice speakers...

...but am interested in a valve amp to replace the (excellent) Quad. I don't need an integrated amp - just power! I looked at the Croft7 but the main output is SS. I'm handy with a soldering iron so have also been looking at DIY kits, but most of these are imported and thus have phenomenal P&P charges. I'm only about dipping my toe in the water so don't want anything too exotic/expensive - something that gives me the best bang for my buck. Any advice?

Thanks.

RYou should check out the one Wee tee cee is selling in the Classifieds. Ticks your boxes and can be bought separately from the pre amp.

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[shane]

If you want a really well designed kit produced in the UK with really good quality components, with all the backup and support you could ever need, try the WD KEL84. Not sure what your budget is, but for the quality you get it’s excellent value and sounds wonderful.

http://www.world-designs.co.uk/power%20amps.htm

[vinylspinner]

I agree with Shane, the WAD KEL84 is a cracking amp and as Oliver pointed out it is what Tony is selling for £350



http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?55785-Promitheus-TVC-PreAmp-with-WAD-KEL84-Power-Amp/

Nigel

[Bonky]

Thanks everyone; interesting! events rather foreshadowed by buying a new car but no doubt it's a topic I shall return to later...(like a tongue exploring a chipped tooth - if you know what I mean!)

R