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I am looking for a clean 5-600 Watts of power. I am a SSB user only. What are good options for a reliable clean SSB amp? Unfortunately the Chinese 811A and 572B's have pushed me away from buying an Ameritron/heathkit. I have my eyes set on the DX1600 sold by ( 7eighteenelectronics) on eBay. Are these clean on SSB? I figured I would hit it with 13v and about 20w of drive to keep it cool and happy.

Would this be a reasonable option or should I look elsewhere?

Thanks

I've had sweet 16 for years running a TS Mod V and thought it was a really great amplifier really clean and sounded great on side band.

I have since switched over to Dave made but I do have fond memories of that Texas Star

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Sweet 16 is a great choice, but if you're looking for about 500 Watts PEP.. maybe you should think about the 667?

If you decided to go with the Sweet 16 ( Texas Star 1600 ), I would also suggest getting a TS MOD-V (Texas Star Modulator, Variable PoweR) To drive it.

I ended up purchasing an Ameritron AL-80B. Should be here in a month or so. Ameritron is backed up due to Covid but it's worth the wait to me. I appreciate the replies.