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Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?

I have very efficient vintage  Dalquist DQ 20 speakers.
Am currently running them with monoblock NuForce class D amps.
Also vintage Conrad-Johnson PV 11 preamp.
Any suggestions, new or used for tube amp in the $2000-3000 range.

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I’m beginning to think I need about 200W per channel, as my 160W monoblocks are not quite doing the job.
Maybe the way to go is solid state at the price range I’m looking at ($2000-3000).
Any opinions on which way to go?
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There is a Primaluna Dialogue Premium Integrated in the classifieds right now for $2700.  That would be a great tube preamp for you to consider.    
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+1 Douglas

Have you recapped your preamp recently?

I am frankly puzzled by your approach. I don't think a more powerful amplifier is the solution.
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Shadorne:
Thank you for your input.  A more powerful amp may not be the solution.
Recapping the preamp is probably a good idea. It’s one of the things I was considering. 

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Shadorne:
Thank you for your input.  A more powerful amp may not be the solution.
Recapping the preamp is probably a good idea. It’s one of the things I was considering. 

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