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Recommendation Tube Integrated

At this juncture (nearly 2024) what are folks' best recommendagtion for a tube integrated amp.  Constraints would be $10K (preferrably $5K or less), at least 35 watts per channel.  New or used.  Goal would be smooth, creamy sound.  My current system, which I would consider very good solid state sound, can still be a little ...hard.... to my sensitive ears at times, and I'm thinking a tube option would be nice.  Thanks.

mathiasmingus
immatthewj
1,864 posts
 

I have only ran with separates for going on 30 years; however, I am generally pretty happy with the Cary Audio tube gear I am presently running, and here is their page on integrated:

https://carydirect.com/shop-now/integrated-amplifiers.html

 

soix
9,456 posts
 

BAT and VAC are great recommendations to which I’ll add the Audio Hungary Qualiton X200 and the gorgeous Pathos amps from Italy.  Best of luck.

bcaudio1
12 posts
 

I had the opportunity to hear a Leben CS600X.  Really loved the sound.  Warm, rich, natural sound.  It was a bit out of my price range at the time.  But if I had the $$$.....

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stereo5
6,372 posts
 

Prima Luna integrated, a turnkey integrated 

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