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Need Some Tube Amp Advice

I am looking for advice on a tube amp and preamp setup that isn't outrageously expensive but best bang for the buck.  I have a pair of Klipsch Cornwalls from the 80' and they sound rich and beautiful however I know they can reproduce better results if I get rid of my 100wpc Yamaha solid state amp!  I love jazz and vocal music mainly with some rock and roll mixed in.  I listen to almost exclusively vinyl on either my B&O TX turntable or my Yamaha PX-3 turntable.
As I understand I can customize the tube amp to more of what I prefer but really know nothing.  Please help!
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The Manleys good choice. 
A Primaluna (new or used) integrated comes with a remote, The remotes have a mute button as well. A remote controller is a beautiful thing. Primaluna Pre amps have remotes to. 
Given your room I’m not sure if you would hear a big difference with a pre and monos. BUT pre/monos are cool and the visual joy can’t be denied. 
Klipsch Cornwalls are lovely. Investing In good connects will help your new amplification set up too. 
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If you are newbie to tube amplifier, I recommend you to try out Rogue Cronus integrated made in US.

Their customer service is also very excellent.

Thomas
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Also consider if you want to bias or get a self biasing Amp(S). 
And please check out Rogers high fidelity. Beautiful Amps 
http://rogershighfidelity.com

Will you want to headphones? Not all rigs have a jack. 
divertiti
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Line Magnetic's amp are incredibly high value, considering the build and sound quality, especially if you buy used. Stereophile has one of their integrated listed as class A.
jwlaff
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Quicksilver has an integrated amp that puts out 20wpc. That should be plenty with Cornwalls. The price is right. $1995.00.  The company has a great reputation.
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