Tubed Integrated/$1500/New or Used

I'll throw in my 2 cents for the PrimaLuna. I have the Prologue One and it's all that has been said above and written about it. This was my first step into tubes. It's a no brainer for anyone interested in tubes without the fuss.

Cary SLI-80. Ok, maybe just a little over your budget, but not much...
Art

If everyone has not heard those new high end Class A integrateds from Dussun / the V8 (250 per ch) and the V6 (150 per channel), you soon will!

Unbelievable sound, power , build quality and ridiculously low introductory prices- $1600 for the V8 and $1200 for the V6.

I had read about these amps from the CES show and I have talked to people in the industry who heard these puppies at the show and were absolutely blown away by the neutrality and power of these integrated amps. I got to audition one in LA and I concurred. I bought the V6 and am coupling it with my new Consonance 2.2 Linear CD Player and my Joseph Audio's RMS22I's...I will let you know how it all works...

I agree with Chuck,try a c-j CAV-50! Used is around $1500.

Retube with Mullard El34 reissues, Sovtek 12AX7LPS or Tungsol 12AX7 reissues, NOS 6SN7 GE GTB or Sylvania GTB.

Good Luck!