I assume you meant under 1000. I would look for something in the Jolida line. The only problem I know of is they have customer service issues from time to time. If you could go above your budget you might look at the Rogue Mag. Tempest. You can find them for about $1500 used.
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To better understand and assist: What amp/pre are you currently using? What do you like/dislike about it? Have you demoed a tube amp in your system? Why do you think tubes may be a good choice? If your Audience 50s are 4ohm, 88dB you may be happiest with a late-model, higher quality used (say, Audiomat Arpege) tube integrated for $1,000 - $1,500 that can drive and control your speakers. If you don't require higher listening levels on dynamic music, there are several quality(?) Chinese tube integrateds out there for $1,000 to $1,500 (new). Just know that some are unsupported and the longevity may be questionable. |
I like Refsquared's answer--it's hard to make good suggestions out of context. Dynaudios are pretty dynamic (hence the name, perhaps) and if you have them you may be a rocker at heart. If that's the case you might prefer an amp built for 6550 or KT88 output tubes, not EL34s (which are my preference). If I were looking for tube integrateds I would jump at an Arpège if I could get one at a good price, and otherwise I'd want a HIT audio amp. These are Cayin designs but with upgraded parts. They are hand-built and reliability does not appear to be an issue. Antique Sound Labs might be a good bet at lower prices Canadian distributor's HIT Audio line |
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