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Affordable US Made Tube Pre/Power or Integrated Options

I'm considering switching to tube amplification from solid state. I'm fine with separate pre/power or an integrated. I'll be driving Enzo XL's in a smallish room (17x14) and listening levels are almost always <90db so 30-40 watts should be more than enough. My budget is fairly modest, $2-3k all in. I don't need phono or more than 3 inputs but I would like remote for volume at minimum. Quality build and sound is a priority as is ease of support/repairs if needed. The one unique requirement is that my preference would be for US made if at all possible. Obviously, this limits the options quite a bit but I'd like to see if I can make it work. If not, I'm willing to look at other options.

Here's what I've found so far

Preamps:
Mapletree Line 2CRM, $800 (not US but close)
LTA MZ2- $1595

Power Amps:
Tubes4hifi ST70-35w, $1300
Audio by Van Alstine Ultravalve-35w?, $1599
Quicksilver Mid Mono-40w each, $1995/pair

Integrated:
Rogue Cronus- 100w, $2395
Any others?

I'm open to any other options you may know of. Also, if there's any insight or positive experiences with matching pre/power amp please share. I'm new to tubes so I have a lot to learn.

ruleof72
cakids
166 posts
 
Manley Labs.
I have 2 systems. The more expensive one has Cary a SLP-05 preamp and Pass Labs XA 60.5 power amps.
At less than 1/4 the price for amplification, the cheaper system with a Manley Stingray II sounds better.  Of couse there many other variables, including room effects, but both systems are otherwise comparable. It demonstrates that a low-powered all tube integrated can sound great in the right system and setting. 
kcpellethead
137 posts
 
Really like the Dennis Had recommendation.  Decware and/or Audio Mirror might work for you also.  Rogers is USA made, but beyond the budget.
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zavato
1,391 posts
 
I’ve owned Rogue. Before that I owned Conrad Johnson Premier. Liked Rogue better. Eventually went to Pass. I don’t miss tubes at all 
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mazian
354 posts
 
I've said it before and will again'
VanAlstine
Rogue
DeHavilland
Belles
Modwright
You can't go wrong with any of these.
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arcticdeth
1,549 posts
 
Van alstine and modwright are two top tier choices!

 Depending where your at, Van alstine is a great company, you can talk directly with the owner.

 
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