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Recommend me a tube integrated amplifier

I'm at a point where I'd like to try a tube integrated amplifier.

I currently have a Luxman L-509x driving a pair of Audio Note AN-K/SPx SEs.

I use a Marantz SA-KI Ruby CD/SACD player and a Technics SL1200Mk2 and AT-33SA LOMC for sources.

I also use a Rythmik E15HP/PEQ3 subwoofer to fill in the bottom end.

I listen mostly to jazz, classic rock at low to mid-level volumes, and my budget would be around $4k-ish used or new.

So, I'd like to get some recommendations for an integrated that would pair well with the AN-Ks.  Subwoofer connection mandatory either pre-outs or compatible for speaker level connection.  Phono pre inputs for MC desired, but optional.

No hybrids, high power not needed. No headphones either.  A remote would be nice, but I could suffer without one.

TIA

erikt
leotis
182 posts
 

Had a PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP and it was pretty great especially with the high end tubes that you can't hardly get anymore.

Now I have a Linear Tube Audio Z40+ that is incredibly wonderful (especially with the high end tubes that you can't hardly find anymore)

Gutenberg says it's the best integrated he has ever reviewed, so there's that.

Used might not be that far out of your price range.

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pcrhkr
272 posts
 

https://www.primaluna.nl/

I love mine. Stout power supply, great amp protection. 

 

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richdirector
269 posts
 

Luxman hard to top 

 

I have a Luxman 550ax2 the baby 20w class an into my tannoy Arden beasts. 
 

only one I would consider is a allnic t2000 30th anniversary one ( the T-2000 30th Anniversary provides 120 watts per channel of push-pull, pentode power or more than 60 watts SET sounding watts in triode mode;…..)

https://allnicaudio.com/product/t-2000-30th/

 

icon audio is good bet but this is like that in Luxman attention to detail style 

 

erikt OP
268 posts
 

Thanks for all of the great suggestions - I've got a lot of research to do!

yes

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