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Good Suggestions for Tube Amps under 6k

I wanted to see if there were any group suggestions for an integrated tube amp or tube / solid-state combo under 10k or, even better, under 6k. Still looking for my final purchase in this part of my system.  Thanks everyone.

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jtgofish
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Cayin Class A

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134140747460?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=17ceb1b6-e488-11ed-9b72-623161363362

I have Cayin A88T, couldn’t be happier. Terrific build quality

Yes I own one too.They are OK...ish.Much better with EL34s than KT88s.A They are somewhere between 2d and 3D sounding.About 2.2 with KT88 s and maybe 2.5 with EL34s in Triode mode.Too much negative feedback is my hunch.I think they are decent value but nothing special .My 54 year old Australian made Trimax EL34 Mullard 520 design monoblocks are much better .

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dxbwineguy
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Got to this post now. Almost a year after it started.

Have been looking for a tube amp for some time. Recently purchased a Audio Note P2SE, love it. Old- 1997- surprising works super well. I didn't know I was buying a 1997 one - and am glad I didn't- if I did, I would not have.

I also auditioned at home another Audio Note- Cobra Integrated. Amazing.

I also have a hybrid Vincent SV200- love that.

Still on the look out for one more. It was interesting reading so many great choices from people. I made a list which I will look out for in my travels.

Audio Hungary Qualiton

Jadis

Linear Tube Audio Z40+

LTA Ultralinear +

Line Magnetic 8051A

Aric Audio Transcend Push Pull

Synthesis A100, A40

Cayin A88T

Valhalla

Raven

Bob Carver

Apollo Audio

Lab 12

hotei
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I’m happy with my ARC Vsi75, only four power tubes and 2 pre tubes.  They can now be had for 5 to 6k.

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