Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i vs LTA Z40+ Integrated

I own a Qualiton 100 watt power amp. I also own a Linear Tube Audio preamp. Given the sensitivity and impedance of your speakers, either amp would work. Personally, I’d recommend the Linear Tube Audio integrated. The LTA equipment is amazing - lots of musical detail with a subtle tube tone. The Qualiton equipment is also great, but I’d still recommend the LTA first. 

Thank you all for the input. Im sure yall know how hard of a decision this is. I want this to be my endgame amp. I am torn because I can get the Qualiton A50i for $1,500 cheaper than the LTA. I do love Jazz, Blues and some Rock too! I am now wondering it the additional cost of the LTA is worth it. I will be using ifi Zen Bluetooth adapter for streaming music from my phone.

If the difference in price is affecting your decision consider the life/longevity of the vacuum tubes (which will most likely become stratasperically expensive in coming years).

David Berning (designer) has a track record for his designs being "kind" to the tubes used.

DeKay

Dekay

Good point there. Thanks again

Although I had been using only tube amps from 2000 to 2022, I got impressed with Starkrimson monoblocks which cost around 2k$ wtih Gan updated supply.

I still keep five tube amps including Silbatone 300b SET.

It is also pleasure to use it during summertime since it generate little heat.

Compared with Line Magnetic 508 amp fitted with vintage tubes, this little guy come very close if not better in clarity and overall musicality.

if you get this, yoiu can have money for tube pre amp.

https://youtu.be/ziImnuT2bWE

Thomas