In my opinion, the best $2K tube amp you will ever own is a pre-owned Cary, Rocket 88 (R version). They sell for $17-$1800 maybe a few dollars more for a super clean piece with all the boxes, manuals and depending on what tubes come with. It's a KT88 based amp that runs in Triode Class A (30watts x 2) or Ultralinear Class/A/B (60watts x 2). I've used one in the past with both KT88 and EL34s and the amp is super respnsive to those two different power tubes. Find one & buy it... you'll agree. The "R" Version has all the magic.
