Good Suggestions for Tube Amps under 6k

@charles1dad I don’t want to argue semantics and even yield that you are probably correct in the way you define it. (pentode vs ultralinear). but to me the sound isn’t that much different between them.

I recommend the simple, single output tube per channel, directly heated triode, single ended, tube amp to get the nimble, crystal clear, and dynamic sound we chase. But you have to have speakers that are compatible.

BTW, I own an excellent example of the pentode push-pull amp that sounds excellent.  I'll be getting rid of it in favor of the SET I prefer.

Jerry

The Octave v70 SE is excellent.  Here’s a review fyi…

https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/423-octave-audio-v-70-se-integrated-

There’s one used available now that’d save you mucho $$$…
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649967135-octave-se-70-s-integrated-tube-amp/

Another good one to look into is the Audio Hungary A50i.  Best of luck. 

@carlsbad2 

To be clear it was not my intention to argue semantics. I was just pointing out that tube amplifiers can be either single ended (SET and SEP) or push pull (PP). Furthermore PP can be class A or class A/B. Perhaps I interpreted your post incorrectly. But it seemed to suggest only class A/B amongst non SET amplifiers. I was attempting to supply clarification.

For the record, I am also an advocate of SET amplifiers and an extremely happy long term owner of 300b mono blocks. I concur with your sonic assessment of SET with appropriate speaker pairing.

Charles

Audio Mirror Reflection 45s SET monoblocks  for $5K. One of the best bargains in audio today. You can add the Audio Mirror Linea preamp for $3K that replaced my $12K reference grade preamp.  Vlad is great to work with and stands behind his products  100%. Can’t say enough good things about Vlad and his products. 

https://www.audiomirror.com/product-page/45w-mono-blocks-set-class-a

@charles1dad Thanks.  

BTW, I forgot that @brandonw is on here.  I would definitely recommend a custom amp from his Apollo Audio Systems to meet the OP's desires..

Jerry