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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 05:32 PM
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I have a great line on 2 used BUTLER amps that im thinking of picking up for my 'other' car.... Has anyone used these or any other Vacuum Tube car audio amps??
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 09:13 PM
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They're great amps but they're not meant for accuracy. Somewhere around 1 percent distortion. The "warm" sound is from distortion but some people actually like the sound. Plus the life of the amps are uncertain due to the tubes. According to Butler/Tube Driver, the tubes are run at 5% of their capability so they'll last a while. If you're changing out the tubes, be sure to get matched pairs. If memory serves me right, they're 6L6's.

Listen to them if possible before buying them.

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Old Sep 26, 2001 | 10:12 AM
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Thanks!!!!! I put in one of 'my' CDs (heavy,fast bass lines)to take a listen the other day.
Not really what i was after in my car since im more into hiphop music.......BUT... i can see why people would like them in the house
Thanks again
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