JTA50

This is my second valve amp, and the best I've had yet, the sound is warm and clear with my tannoy speakers. The value of this is great as my uncle told me to spend at least £1500 on an amp if I want a good one but I am very happy with this. Perfect addition to the room with lights off gives that warm glow. Not had any issues with the amp, arrived next day no damage.

Where do I start well for a start the vu meters on the front don't work. The sound is just completely flat even with the bass fully up there's no real bass at all. It's not really that loud either I run through headphones and it's just not loud.

An easy 5 stars for the sound alone. Detailed, punchy, misical. Lovely bottom end. Upgrade the tubes and it is sublime. I used Mullard ECF80's and OB2's. Add for all the other facilites add another 5 stars. Built like a tank - all metal construction. And the tubes are not purely for 'decoration'. They form the preamp section and run HOT. For this sort of money it's a no brainer. Update :6 months on and it's had a lot of use. Still sounds superb. No problems at all. Maybe some other reviewer may :- A). Have got a duff unit. B). Have to read the manual. C). Have to get some new headphones. D). Have to have an ear test.