Integrated Tube Amp approx. $2,500


I'm looking for suggestions on integrated tube amps in the $2,500 range, give or take a few hundred. My speakers are Klipsch Cornwall IVs with a Musician Pegasus II dac. I found the Black Ice Fusion F22 V.2 which looks interesting, but not a lot else in my price range. Thanks.

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I do have to say I heard the line magnetic at my local hifi shop (Northern Audio in Pittsburgh). Not sure what model but damn does it sing!

I bought the line magnetic tubed CD player from NA and love it! Super well built.

I’m by no means an audiophile expert and have a modest system but I have no problems recommending the Black Ice integrated. When I decided to dip my toes in the tube waters, I bought a Jolida Fusion 6802 which is the predecessor to the FX22. I’m running it with EL34 power tubes. I’ve had It five years with no problems. Although I have loaded it with NOS tubes. I’m very happy with it and have no desire to move away from tubes.

I’m currently using a Black Ice Audio F35 to drive my Dali Helicon 800 towers.  The 800s are only 87db efficient and the KT88 output tubes provide 85 watt output. The F35 replaced separate amp/preamp at 3 times the cost and compares well.  
 

For as efficient as your Cornwalls are I would think the F22 would be more than adequate.   
 

If you could find a used F35 that would be your best value, or even a used F22.  But the F22 is available today.   
 

I’ve been very impressed with Black Ice Audio.