Budget Tube Integrated amp?


I am looking for a budget first timer tube integrated amp. Could anyone give me some advice on which amp should I choose? So far I have several choices, they are: Antique Sound Labs AQ 1003, Jolida SJ 502A and Golden Tube SI 50. They are all runs about $800-$1000. I am using a ProAc Studio 100 with a NAD cd player. Any comments would help a lot. Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by sej2112

Find a used Sugden or Arcam and use the savings on some new music. The Sugden has a larger and more dynamic reproduction, the Arcam a bit tighter and less detailed but very listenable. I would shy away from the Golden Tube as its build quality is questionable. Sonic Frontiers used to make an SFC-1 that really was very nice and you can find occassionally use at or around $700-800. Good luck.