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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
jimfoto OP
10 posts
 
Freediver, I've been looking at that one. It's one of two Yaqin models I've been considering, it's priced $120 less than from "A" delivered to my door and it's the same, or a little less than from China. The seller is the very reputable Canadian "dealer" that provides warranty and support.

I saw your message this morning and got worried that someone would read it and buy it for the great deal that it is........so I bought it. Thanks for pushing me over the edge and into the world of tube sound.
hifineubee
56 posts
 
I recently tried the Yaqin MC-13S too, really great amp!  Loved it so much I'm upping to a 300B tube version.  However, your Q900 is hard to drive as someone else pointed, hope it'll work out.
mrmanisundaram
81 posts
 
Line Magnetic tube amps r absolutely fantastic.  U might find a used unit of model 211ia close to ur budget limit.  Good luck.
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oddiofyl
3,471 posts
 
I also think Rogue may be the best value and sound for your budget.  Its good stuff....
buds
34 posts
 
I have a Vincent SV-500 that I'd do a good deal for you if you have any interest. I just upgraded to a larger Vincent. I would put the SV-500 against any integrated costing two to three times its cost. There are tubes in the preamp section and I have two extra sets for tube rolling. A GREAT amp.
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