Inexpensive Tube Amps

I was quite clear about what I wanted.  Why people are pushing me off in another direction is a problem.  Yes, a problem especially if they are trying to get me to spend money I don't have to spend right now.  If I wanted to get opinions about other amps I would have asked.  

I'm a fiscal Conservative and don't go spending money on anything without first doing research.  Precisely why I ended up with the TubeCube7 for now.  Good amp, very reasonable price and it has a warranty.  I don't have the time, money or inclination to buy used and then have to find someone to do repairs.   While it is usually true that you get what you pay for, there are instances such as in this case, where you don't have to spend a lot to get something good.  Stereophile gave it a very good review and in fact virtually every review of this amp has been positive.  Not a piece of junk.

Bottom line is that I am very happy with this amp.  It sounds better than any SS amp I've owned.

I had never heard of the TubeCube7 although I've bought tubes from "the depot" from time to time...interesting. Note that my World Class "El Fabuloso" Dennis Had Firebottle SEP HO (It's a HO...says so right on the front panel) cost only 1100 bucks used. His new stuff is around 1500. Cheap but amazing, a good fit for any fiscal conservative. "Get what you pay for" absolutely does not apply when poking about in the morass of audio gear, but audiophile research does.

Audiophilia does sound creepy, but it's supposed to; it's a disease.

Hey, i can totally relate to the OP. I had to cash out of my system 10 years ago and just now have been able to afford to get back in the hobby. Obviously i kept my account open here but while away  just stayed out of here because this was a different league. I don't think anyone  is trying to be rude to the OP because of his financial constraints.

Btw, i looked at the tube cube 7; 3.5 watts. I think you could have done better with low power with an amp from Cary, VAC, audio note or wavac.

;^)