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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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holmz
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Unless you get some screaming deal, the $650 USD is probably better off being saved up in the bank.

Just get a good Class-D and call it a day (IMO).

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Im not calling it a day, im going to get a tube pre amp.

 

MP-301 MK3. is out from music paradise, heard some reviews and its only 6.5 watts and very bass thin from the review.  

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I have an Audible Illusions Pre (Modulus line stage).
It is not bad and used is just within your budget.

pwerahera
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@audiomike33 There is a VTL TL 2.5 advertised by High Performance Stereo for $1,200. Make them an offer.

https://www.highperformancestereo.com/preamplifiers-surround/vtl-tl2-5.html

And one Cary slp 03 advertised for $990 in the US Audio Mart.

 

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