Decware also comes to mind. LM audio has a little EL84, but I believe it's generally used as a headphone amp. I had an LM 211IA, actually an EL 34 based amp. I believe mine sold for a tad over $1K.
Tube integrated amp under $1000
Getting close to taking a plunge on a small tube integrated amp preferably under $1000. Open for suggestions. Small size and WAF matters. The two leading contenders I have actually heard are Glow Audio Amp 1 and Jolida fx10.
Only knock I know of against either is Jolida runs hot and can shorten lifespan. How has that turned out for owners?
Will run 90db small monitors initially and needs a headphone Jack as well. Ability to drive lower impedance headphones like Sennheiser Momentum without noise or hum desired.
Only knock I know of against either is Jolida runs hot and can shorten lifespan. How has that turned out for owners?
Will run 90db small monitors initially and needs a headphone Jack as well. Ability to drive lower impedance headphones like Sennheiser Momentum without noise or hum desired.
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Thanks for the input from those who posted. Actually, I must re-think this a bit. Wife will not be happy with any wires showing in our living room. Go figure? Given that I’m thinking going portable with a small headphone amp only, maybe one with tubes even although that might result in me buying another pair of good quality headphones with higher impedance in any case. This might be the best solution to add music to that one room in my house missing it currently. That and maybe a pair of small good quality active studio monitors. |
I have the following for sale - a very nice int tube amp for $550: http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649257633-vista-audio-i34-integrated-amplifier-black-knobs/ |
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