Notable Historic Designs
In addition to a huge range of indifferent commodity valve amplifiers made over the years, many very good amplifiers were made, some of which are still highly regarded today. Among the best known are:
- LEAK TL/12
- Williamson amplifier
- Mullard 5-10
- Quad II
- Dynaco Mark III and Stereo 70
- McIntosh MC275
- Marantz 8B and 9
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