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Budget Tube Amp (newbie)

I'm new to tube amps. I need some advice as to a good budget tube amp with good bass that will push my large Advent speakers. Please keep in mind that I don't know anything about tube amps and don't want to pull the trigger until I can get some advice. I'm new to the Forum. Many thanks from an old guy.
Best regards,
Rob
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mschott
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Second for good value with Jolida/Black Ice. I have Jolida separates and they sound great and were an excellent value. I also have an older Jolida integrated amp but it needs some relatively expensive repairs so it sits in my basement. 
shutupuface OP
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Many thanks for all the input. I may be leaning to a USED integrated Jolida or Prima Luna depending on the price. I've gotten some input regarding not sure if a 35 WPC integrated tube amp will push the Large Advent I have. All input is welcome!
Best regards,
Rob
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check out decware.com - made in Joliet, IL. Top quality sound, build and service.
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Pick a used PrimaLuna integrated that’s at the top end of your price range (I do think they improve up model, so pay for what you can afford). They are a great gateway drug into tubes and they can drive fairly difficult loads, and certainly medium difficult ones. You may never go back to solid state.  I still own 2.
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parsons
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I also love Decware, but I have only owned (still own 2) of their low WPC amps and those low WPC amps wouldn't drive those speakers as well as PrimaLuna in my experience.  I know they make some higher power ones.
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