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Need help picking my first tube amp

Hey guys i want to get into tubes, i have heard wayyyyyyy to much and am dying to try a tube amp.  I have a budget of 650 us dollars, not sure if i want a pre amp, or full tube amp.   Im thinking pre amp cause i would really like it to drive headphones and then run it into a amp and then to speakers.

Been reading alot about Chineese tube amps and not sure what to think.  I have my eye on Xduoo TA-26 gets rave reviews has anybody used it ?  anyways looking for any input i can get, thanks.

 

Michael

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audiomike33 OP
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Ok thanks for that, are there any good chineese amps ?

immatthewj
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Sorry I can't be of much help on that one, Mike.  I believe Prima Luna is a Dutch company that manufactures their stuff in China, but I am pretty sure they don't start at that price range.  The tube amps & preamps that I have had experience with have all been American made.  

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czbbcl
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Might try Bellari PA555. I have not heard it nor have I had any experience with their products.

Chuck

 

 

shtinkydog
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look at this: https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-HTA100BT-Hybrid-Stereo-Tube-Amplifier-with-Bluetooth-USB-Aux-In-Sub-Out-100W-300-3842 it is stupid cheap and stupid good for the money. with some of my bookshelf speakers, it sounds better than my $800 Yamaha.
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carlsbad
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For your budget you are limited. We need to know the efficiency of your speakers.

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