my search for a tube amp

[Nick B]

Just an update on that Erhard Elvis Mk II amp. I have concluded that a good tube amp can be quite an addicting sound. Am quite happy with it.

I would be curious how the max modded Willsenton R8 and Miller Dynaco ST 70 tube amps would compare. But don't think I want to buy more amps and have to sell... at least for a while 🎶

[Nick B]

I have lived with the Erhard for a while now and it's a great amp. I have used the Raytheon, Sylvania and RCA nos versions of the 6NS7. It's a close call between the Sylvania VT 231 and RCA 6NS7GTB and I slightly prefer the RCA. I am surprised by the detail retrieval, layering and improved texture on voices and instruments. If Evan reads this, I will bet him a (cheap) NY steak that he'd like the Erhard better than his Quicksilver amps...

Jack also has and likes the Erhard Elvis Mk II as well.

[Jack]

He might even be able to sell the Quikies for enough to cover the cost of the Erhard.

[Nick B]

He might even be able to sell the Quikies for enough to cover the cost of the Erhard.

Yes, indeed and even enough to buy me that steak dinner 🤤

[Jack]

I took my Elvis out of the system a couple of days ago and replaced it with the 25s. While the 25s are really good amps that do nothing wrong there is still something missing in the presentation that the Elvis delivers.  I suspect it is the emotional element to the music that you get from a good tube amp and my new Verity's seem to love tubes.