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
Are you asking about it? BAT is one of the few companies that make balanced tube gear. Unfortunately they only make the one integrated and it's a hybrid. I'm not considering hybrids, as I do have a solid state system, I just want an alternative purely tube based. But BAT make good gear for sure.
Hello nitewulf,

I am the US distributor for MastersounD and I came across this thread.  I wanted to introduce a possible solution for you - the BoX.  This unit will be arriving in the US shortly and boasts 35 watts per channel of single-ended goodness.  I utilizes three el34 per channel in an enclosed chassis and also offers remote and phono inputs.  What really makes this unit stand out is its price - $3,000.  That is normally what you pay for a decent push-pull el34 amplifier, much less a single ended version.

Like all MastersounD amplifiers, this is a full tube integrated.  
Nitewulf - I know it's an old thread, but did you ever find an amp? I am selling a mint Ayon Spirit III, the very latest version, and a killer bargain at 2800.