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best inexpensive tube integrated

I just bought a pair of klipsch heresy speakers in mint condition for a bargin. Ive always wanted to experiment with tube amplification and I think now is the time. I know very little about them(tubes) and want to try them out at a minimum of expense. I paid 350 for the speakers and therefore would like to keep my budget below 700 for a tube integrated. I am not against used equipment. Is it worth a try or is my budget too low to jump into tubes? suggestions please!
zeekzaak
ponnie
233 posts
 
Visit upscaleaudio.com and look under the demo and used items. Sometimes there are some great deals there on primaluna and others that were acquired in trades, etc.
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happynick
58 posts
 
Try Glow amp one.I bought one they sell for $488 brand new! 5 watts of pentode tube,alps,go to Glow amps and you will find it,30 day money back ,Nick
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racamuti
362 posts
 
Hi Zeekzaak, Go to the Decware forum and read about the Taboo. It is a 6watt single ended pentode (SEP) that should be fine with your Klipsh. You can find used ones for about 500.00-600.00 give or take. An incredible little amp!
domus413
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Hello all,
I've been looking for an integrated tube amp and just heard of the Almarro a318...was leaning towards the Pathos Classic.
I own Audio Physic Spark speakers/ Musical Fidelity A5 cdp and like classical , vocals and Jazz.
Any feedback is appreciated.
also, where can one have a listen to the Almarro?
THANKS!!
grinnell
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I have had my Primaluna PL2 for about a year and it is wonderful and easy to listen to. I ran with KT88's for about 8-9 months but just switched to EL34's. The nice thing about this amp is its can take a lot of different tubes and it is auto bias. There are a few used ones on here for around $900.
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