Amp suggestions for audiophile virgin

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If it were me , I would go for an Integrated amp , Like a Classe 101, of which their are several available used here on Audiogon.

The Classe 101 is a good one but I would try tubes too...the Antique Sound Labs AQ1003 sounded excellent both times I heard it. The Cayin TA30 is getting a lot of press at the moment.

Actually, it all depends on what type of sound you like. You will have to experiment and find out.

Arthur

Hi, thanks for suggestions.
Yah, running. Good idea.
I currently have an old Fisher tube amp 800C I believe. (passed down from family). I've changed out all the tubes on the Fisher, and that sucker is still just sagging like nobody's biz. I figure I'll have to start replacing some of the old caps etc to get this thing up to speed. I'm real familiar with the sound differnces between tube and ss based on my recording experience, and I actually prefer a "flatter" response sounding amp.

Anyway, thats kinda my taste right now. Would prefer to avoid going down the tube route.

Thanks again. Any further ideas would be appreciated.
Do any of these amps have multiple inputs (ie phono/aux) or do I need a preamp for that?
Mark

hi swingdoc,for multiple inputs i believe youll need a linestage preamp,the kinds of music you prefer and volume will be a factor ,buy used and get better quality for your money,also an integrated will simplify things. good luck!