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Mid-fi integrated tube amp advice

I've recently upgraded my 35 year old speakers and turntable to kef q900's and a dc carbon table with an ortofon red. 

I'm still running a 35 year old, mid market denon av amp butt have been looking at ss and tube amps with a budget around $1,000.

This just became available locally and I think I can get it for a bit less.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/BEZ-T9A-2-vacuum-tube-amp-used/273085338559

There's not a lot of info on it. Does anyone know of the amp that can give an opinion. I'm also very open to other suggestions.
jimfoto
audiothesis
168 posts
 
ihor, I think you missed my recommendation of that same amp two responses prior.  Regardless, that's two 'go aheads' for the Unico.
freediver
1,214 posts
 
NO pass on that amp & read audiothesis last paragraph...Stereophile says your speakers drop well below 4 ohms and have 2 large phase changes...I also don't care for KT88 sound..Look for EL34 like the Yaqins that have a Triode Mode..25 wpc.of EL34 Strapped Triode is a SWEET sound for sure...On the budget end Yaqin,Jolida & a few others build a decent amp..A little higher up Cayin is beautiful in build quality and sound...
jimfoto OP
10 posts
 
Many thanks for your recommendations. I wasn't even aware of Unison and two of you recommended it! There don't seem to be many Yaquin's available on the used market and Jolida is fairly plentiful. I'm wondering if that reflects owner satisfaction or how many were sold new.

So a triode mode EL34 would be a good match for my speakers. My Denon AVC-3000 (don't laugh, It's served me well for 35 years) puts out 80W at 8ohms.
audiothesis
168 posts
 
Jolida favors more of a solid state sound to me. I agree with the el34 recommendation given the speakers.  Yaqin might be your best bet, but if you want something with a little more QC here in the US, check out Silk Audio.  It's basically a rebadged Yaqin with support this side of the Pacific.
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hedgehog
185 posts
 
A couple other hybrids to consider would be Rogue Audio Sphinx and Croft Phono Integrated - pre-owned, well within your budget. 
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