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Looking for an inexpensive low power amp with exquisite sound

I have an itch to combine an Axiom II Passive Preamp with an inexpensive, low-power but exquisite-sounding amplifier. 10 wpc should do it, tube or SS. $1000 or less for the amp would be great; $2000 or less might be OK too. Any bright ideas or experience out there, contrarian or otherwise?

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tomic601
12,935 posts
 
try also Bottlehead on Baibridge Island for a fantastic and fun kit amp in Tubes...slightly under $2K

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also @jackd
soix
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Check out the Valvet E2.  A bit over your price range but may be worth the stretch. 

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis98ea7-valvet-e2-single-ended-class-a-amplifier-new-review-check...
boxer12
8,656 posts
 
If you can stretch your budget, I fully endorse the Valvet. I'm running their mono blocks myself and they are wonderful amps!
jetter
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Maybe not "equisite", or too mid-fi, but the new Schitt class A amp to be released early next year should prove interesting.
jetter
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As does their new turntable, although perhaps too entry level?
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