Antique Sound Labs Tulip Stereo Power Amplifiers
I use a pair of tulip's in a vertical bi-amp configuration for my video system. I decided to purchase a good pair of amplifiers for my video system as I own a lot of music-video's and got tired of listening to them using my old AudioSource Power amplifier (the best value for money amplifier there is?). I bought them through audiogon and have not regretted my decision to buy them without first listening to them. I use a pair of Heybrook HB4 speakers, that at 90db efficiency and 6ohm impedence are not too difficult a load for these flea powered amps to drive. In fact, these amps drive them to sufficient sound levels in my small bedroom, where my video system is set up.
My primary purpose in buying these speakers were to experience first hand the sound of a 2A3 amplifier. They are certainly not as warm sounding as my Cary 805B monoblocks, but have a more dynamic and lively sound. Although my main speaker placement have a lot to do with their lack of bass, these amplifiers seem to produce deeper, tighter bass than the bigger 805's. I am also amazed at the effective power of these 3 Watt amps. I certainly did not expect them to drive my speakers with so much ease. Imaging and soundstaging are very good, although not in the same class as my 805's.