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Recommend me a tube integrated amplifier

I'm at a point where I'd like to try a tube integrated amplifier.

I currently have a Luxman L-509x driving a pair of Audio Note AN-K/SPx SEs.

I use a Marantz SA-KI Ruby CD/SACD player and a Technics SL1200Mk2 and AT-33SA LOMC for sources.

I also use a Rythmik E15HP/PEQ3 subwoofer to fill in the bottom end.

I listen mostly to jazz, classic rock at low to mid-level volumes, and my budget would be around $4k-ish used or new.

So, I'd like to get some recommendations for an integrated that would pair well with the AN-Ks.  Subwoofer connection mandatory either pre-outs or compatible for speaker level connection.  Phono pre inputs for MC desired, but optional.

No hybrids, high power not needed. No headphones either.  A remote would be nice, but I could suffer without one.

TIA

erikt
paulcreed
559 posts
 

Someone mentioned the Octave that’s a very nice amp, I tried it before the Audio Hungary and they are different. AH is more of tube amp. Octave is more neutral. 

ghasley
2,489 posts
 

@erikt

 

An OTO with preamp outs??? Going back 20 years of versions of the OTO and I am not sure it was ever offered with preamp outs.

 

Make CERTAIN you are getting what you think you are.

erikt OP
268 posts
 

@ghasley

It's legit if old (1998)

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boxsoft
7 posts
 

I echo the Cary SLI-100 option. The presentation is very well rounded, and there's lots of power to spare.

immatthewj
1,914 posts
 

I echo the Cary SLI-100 option. The presentation is very well rounded, and there's lots of power to spare.

 

I just got another email today from Cary Direct advertising the SLI 100.

SLI 100

 

 

 

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