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Currently have Yamaha As1200 integrated with KLH Model 5.  Looking to get a more refined sound with a tube integrated.  220 square foot room,  8 foot ceilings.  I  am getting a somewhat foreword presentation now but good solid clear sound with punch.  Thinking about a Pathos Classic One MkIII or Willsenton R8 or Line Magnetic KT88.  The Pathos is a hybrid but have heard good things.  Play mostly vinyl with Fluance RT 85 and Ortofon Blue. Listen to mostly rock and alt country and some classical.   Just thinking of dipping my toes into tubes to get a different sound.  Any suggestions?

laecp123
kota1
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Checkout a McIntosh hybrid:

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA252

laecp123 OP
13 posts
 

I have budget of under 3.5 k. Thank you for your responses. This is my first post. Not sure how to respond to each individual post but I will try.  Good idea about phono stage and cartridge. I realize I will need to add phono stage to the other amps suggested. Used or new will be evaluated. It is just so hard to purchase without hearing first. I did hear the McIntosh Ma252 and it sounded just ok to me. My Yamaha has much more life than the Mac if you know what I mean. Thanks again and I will look into the Vincent’s. 

vonhelmholtz
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@laecp123

If you prefer the Yamaha over the McIntosh, what makes you want tube equipment?

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yogiboy
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This Rogue integrated amp is all tube with a phono section. It is priced within your budget. BTW, that McIntosh has a solid state amp section!

http://rogueaudio.com/Products_Cronus_Magnum.htm

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russ69
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I like yogiboy's suggestion. 

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