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Help with a first tube amp Please

I am looking to buy an amp.I have never heard a tube amp but I keep reading all the rave.Right now I have a Mac1900,Sansui Tu and Au 7900 and a couple Luxman recievers, all powering speakers as Sansui SP 1200, H H Scott from 1964 and ADS and a pair of newly purchased Magnepan mg2 for 75.00, that was a deal. I have a budget of up to 1000.00 tops.I don't think I want a Ying Yang amp from Ebay and I can't buy a vintage MC 275 either.I wiould like to buy an integrated amp to start with.Well thanks for your help from Rochester,Mn.
ridemypanhead
ts0711
91 posts
 
You may want to look into the Jolida 202, if 40 watts is enough for your speakers. It's a nice way to start with tubes providing that lush el34 midrange, and can be had (used) for under your price...

Good luck.
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
Will that amount move you up much over your Luxman ?
grinnell
1,097 posts
 
Look for a good used Primaluna, Cayin, Rogue int amp
ahendler
416 posts
 
I agree with Grinnell.
I have two friends that went Jolida and are very unhappy. Especially with there entry level gear. Also an integraded VTL STI-85 might be a good choice
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