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List Of Small Company Tube Amps

I just love tube amps and I’m always wondering what small guy out there is making stellar amps under the radar.  I’m only talking somewhat affordable gear, definitely under 10k new. More like 2-5k is what I’m thinking. I’ll start the list but I’m sure there are a ton that I’ll miss.  Obviously feel free to express your preferences. Some of these might have international distribution but I feel they have a small enough presence in the US that they kind of count. 

Decware, may not count any longer but one of the originals

Aric Audio

La Dolce Audio

Tomcat Audio

Lab 12

Octave 

Audio Hungary 

Space-tech Labs 

Musical Paradise 

Triode Labs

Fezz

Synthesis

Analog Ethos

Brunoco Audio

Audio Mirror, getting pricey though. 
 

 

 

 

 

brylandgoodman
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dxbwineguy
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John Nouwens in South Africa https://jr-tubeaudio.com/

macg19
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@mulveling 

I don't value a lifetime or transferrable warranty nearly as much as a company willing to reliably work on any of their products

100%. I bought my T+A Integrated used from TMR just a few months ago and I reached out to T+A USA, gave them my serial # and asked where I could get local support if needed.

I got a response within a few hours from Elliott and a personal intro via email to the local shop. I've communicated with Elliott since and I get treated like I'm the original owner.

An example of top shelf support which I will happily pay for if needed.

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lrlacosse
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Coincident Audio from Canada.  Surprised not mentioned.

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limomangus
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Cayin,they make great tube amps  for under 2,000.I have owned a,50MT for years...

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drvinyl01
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McGary Audio out of Gainesville , This amps is way up there with the big guys for sound way above its pay grade.

Margules Amplifiers are also a great value.

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