Entry Level Tube Integrated Amps

Gentlemen: On this Christmas morning, thank you for your very thoughtful recommendations and opinions on integrated tube amps (and some hybrid integrateds, too)! I have a lot of research to do, but now have a point of reference to start this tube journey. I compiled the amps in the thread and have listed them here for your perusal pleasure (and maybe your curiosity......).

Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II

Prima Luna Evo 100 Integrated

Quick Silver

Black Silver Audio 

Raven Audio Blackhawk

Consonance Ref 5.5

Rogers

Willsenton R8

Willsenton R800i

Analogue Ethos

Black Ice FX10

Musical Paradise MP-301 MK III

Boyuurange Reisong A50 MK III (EL 34)

Muzishare X7 (KT88)

Olchen EL 34

Dennis Had KT 88 Firebottle

Dennis Had Inspire

Cary Audio 300 SEI LX20

Vincent Audio (Hybrid Integrated)

McIntosh MA252 (Hybrid Integrated)

Start with efficient speakers before you try the world of tubes which I do encourage.

Patience, wait until you find something that fits, used, near enough to go listen to 1st and pick up is my advice. Best way to save money, get something you know you like the sound of, and avoid shipping disaster.

Ask seller or look up the impedance/efficiency of the speakers he plays them thru, compare that to your speaker's efficiency, impedance.

Ask seller about spare and alternate tubes in the initial conversation, they might give you knowledge, perhaps include some other tubes, or sell them at good price.

Where do you live? I search hifishark, sort by 'first seen, new first', check every day until you get lucky, I just found something rare this am, just listed, made my offer, perhaps .....

Features, Remote Control, Volume, Balance, Mute, Preamp In, HT Pass Thru, Tape Out, Processor Loop, Stereo/Mono, 2,4,8,16 ohm taps, XLR/RCA .... Bias Meters, bias Adjust, Alternate Tube Types

Before you dip your toes, try and think long, ask many questions, 

Raven Blackhawk Listed Here

tubes, only 20 wpc for main speakers, highs, mids, upper bass, with built-in crossover for use with a self-powered sub, or I often recommend a stereo pair of front firing self-powered subs

Raven Blackhawk is a great starting point. Built in the US and serviceable.