Tube integrated


I am interesting in buying a tube integrated. I think my budget is around 3K - 5K range (new/demo/used) is fine. But I do want to get a decent one. The options are too many...but I do have some criteria.

1) Has to be aesthetically pleasing (which takes out the Primaluna stuff for now, else I’d consider them)
2) Push-pull Class A/B, I like to keep my electronics on always, and I am environmentally conscious, so I don’t want to just drain power with a Class A (Octave’s eco mode is very interesting in this regard)
3) Has to be at or above 30 WPC to drive my speakers as per their recommendation
4) Biasing has to be easy (auto is best, but manual bias with integrated meter is fine)
5) Prefer KT150/120/88 based stuff (I’m flexible here, just want KT150 if possible)
6) Prefer less noise, so high SnR like 90 or above
7) Volume control should be high quality, like stepped attenuattor
8) At least one XLR input

Don’t need phono/dac input, doesn’t have to be single ended (by default).

With that said, I think I like the Octave V70SE, V80SE, they fit the bill but above budget new. Really wanna check out the Lyric 140. I think these may be doable with the 5K (maybe a bit more) budget and demo/used condition.

What other options are out there?
nitewulf
People I know who own Rogers amps seem to love them…maybe the lifetime warranty appealed to them also, but they’re the real deal in terms of well designed hand made stuff. I’m happy with my el cheapo Dennis Had amp and Schiit Freya preamp…both clear bargains among high end sounding things.
@wolf_garcia , thanks, yeah I definitely looked into the Dennis Had amps, but they are typically one offs on ebay, if he took custom orders I'd be more interested. 
@nitewulf   If you are interested in a custom build, reach out to Aric Audio @aricaudio  Great guy and he will work with you to get you what you want.