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Tube Amp vs Solid State Amp HELP

So I ordered a pair of Dali Zensor 1's. As of now I am using my friend's Jolida FX10 tube amp, which he has offered to sell to me. Should I purchase his tube amp or get a Cambridge Azur 351A? Only problem with the Jolida is that it's not very powerful; however, right now it's paired with his Klipsch speakers and it's plenty loud for my room/house. I don't have any reason to push it too much. Input would be much appreciated.

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hfarrior3
hfarrior3 OP
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To clarify, my current set up is a Cambridge 551p phono preamp, Pro Ject debut 3, and the Dali Zensor 1's. Any suggestions for a good amp with that set up would be helpful. It will also help give an idea of my budget range. I'm going to try my friends tube amp to see if it sounds okay. If not I have to explore other options. Thanks for any input.
hfarrior3 OP
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Also, I would like a tube amp if there is a decent one that's affordable. (I know affordable is a relative term)
mesch
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If you want tubes I like Wolf's recommendation, check out Jolida. Otherwise I believe that SS options may be a better fit budget wise. What are you willing to spend on an integrated? 
hfarrior3 OP
29 posts
 
Are GemTune tub amps decent? They are good ratings on Amazon, but I'm not sure how much I trust those reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FE9OYZ4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=15FLK6IF5670Y&...
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noromance
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hfarrior3, I wouldn't but if I did, I could always return it.
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