Good Suggestions for Tube Amps under 6k


I wanted to see if there were any group suggestions for an integrated tube amp or tube / solid-state combo under 10k or, even better, under 6k. Still looking for my final purchase in this part of my system.  Thanks everyone.

gregjacob

I don’t have the long term experience owning many tube amps like some here have, but I’ve done a bunch of research and listened to quite a few systems.

My 2nd tube integrated (which I own now) is the Raven Audio Osprey at around $5K. They sell direct only so no dealer margins to pay and offer a 45 day in home trial for a nominal restocking fee. Service is exceptional.

I like the sub-out with 80Hz filter/bypass feature - it drives my 2 RELs.

I’m so impressed with Raven I’m trying to upgrade/trade-in the Osprey this year for 100% of it’s purchase price to the $15K Refection.

My system is detailed in my profile.

@carlsbad2 

I may have missed it, but what output and driver tubes will your custom amplifier be based upon? Tube or solid state rectified? This amplifier sounds like an all out effort.

Charles