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Suggestion used tube amp between $1,500-2,000

With my low budget I would love anyone suggestion to pick a nice tube amp to match my equipments.  I am really love the warm sound of vocal, mostly will listen to vocal.  Will be use with Audio Research LS7 pre, Schist Gungnir DAC, Sonus Faber Venere 2.5.  

Thank you,
Eddy
eddy1
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oregonpapa
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I have an ARC Classic 60 that was recently gone through by a tech I really trust. It used to be my main amp, but is used as a spare now. It sounds wonderful. They go for reasonable prices these days.
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jmcgrogan2
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Well the ARC and Cary sound are very different. Both have their fans, but only you can decide whether you want the transparency of the ARC or the warmth of the Cary.
eddy1 OP
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Thank you.

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atmasphere
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Had you looked into a rebuilt H/K Citation 2?

The Citation had/has excellent bandwidth even be today's standards. I mention this amp as it is still a contender and a fellow named Jim McShane is well-known for excellent rebuilds which will challenge any modern amplifier, and they seem to be at the right price point.

 
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