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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
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
82 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
3,826 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.
jimfoto OP
10 posts
 
Thanks guys, but I'm waiting for delivery of my yaqin 30l.
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