According to a Hong Kong tube amplifiers magazine, these are the 5 best sounding 6L6 vintage power amplifiers.Even though the various opinions are very subjective, I have the opportunity to listen to (1) to (4) namely : 12.1, Mcintosh MC240, Quad II & Radio Craftmen C500 and there are indeed nice sounding power amplifiers using 6L6 or KT66.
With the exception of 5) Western Electric WE124 (as I have not have the opportunity to audition), my ranking of the 4 amplifiers are as follows:
Ranking (from top) Best match pre-amplifiers using my current M7 or Fisher 400CX:
1. Leak 12.1 - warm sound, good soundstage, detail and full of "inner enegrgy". Best match with Fisher 400 Cx pre-amplifier
2. Radio Craftman C500 - smooth sound, good soundstage, sound slightly faster, good balance. Best match with Marant 7 pre-amplifier
3. Mcintosh MC240 - good for representing music with energy, good power and yet still able to maintain its warm smooth sound. Best match with Marantz 7 pre amplifier
4. Quad II - overall warm and balance amplifier, soundstage not as large, power may not be enough for low sensitive speakers. Best match with its own Quad pre-amplifier.
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