Power amp recommendations for efficient speakers

[Alex S]

I have a custom built Temple Audio Bantam One dual mono power amp (no preamp section) that I consider an excellent circa £1K purchase. I have 100dB efficient speakers so I don't need power as such. What would you say are the options at £2K - valves very much included. I don't have £3K. I don't have £2K actually but could find it. My first thought is the Tron Convergence Stereo. Any power amp would be used with a passive (unless I use the Sugden Headmaster as a pre).

 

[sideshowbob]

Leak Stereo 20. And perfect with a passive.

 

[Alex S]

Good shout. There was one in the classifieds but I dithered because it was pick up in Sheffield.

 

[Arkless Electronics]

The worlds your lobster if you don't need much power.... Good though the St20 is there are considerably better amps for that sort of money. If going vintage then the Radfords for a start.

 

[hifinutt]

there are loads of joe henry first watt clones in classifieds at the moment . they are well worth trying . eastone on here has a lovely F3 for sale

https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/first-watt-f3-clone.265791/page-2#post-4746549


https://theartofsound.net/forum/sho...y-built-Nelson-Pass-Aleph-3-Class-A-Amplifier

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?75285-DIY-Store-F6-Amplifier

all these are under 1k

if you want to buy new the F5 monos are superb and great vfm at under 1.5k

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13417844...d=link&campid=5338728743&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

i use these [ slightly better version] with my impulse taus 93db and they are simply delightful .

 

[Alex S]

I have bought Mike P's restored Leak S20. Seems like a good plan. I had a Golf MK2 exactly the same colour I believe, and I really liked that car.

 

[hifinutt]

fab . hope you enjoy . you deserve it after all your amazing philanthropy in lending out kit

 

[sideshowbob]

I'm hoping Alex will lend it out to me for a couple of years

 

[Alex S]

Thanks. Now I just need to get it from outside Sheffield to SE London.

 

[chiily]

I have bought Mike P's restored Leak S20. Seems like a good plan. I had a Golf MK2 exactly the same colour I believe, and I really liked that car.

Mike has made a lovely job of restoring it too.