Entry Level Tube Integrated Amps


I’d like to dip my toe into the tube world. Does anyone have experience, or have listened to, an LSA-70T or a Willsenton R300 tube integrated amp? Thanks in advance for your opinion(s)!

scotthiga

@elliottbnewcombjr 

I live in Denver. Fortunately The Music Room is about a 45-minute drive from where I live. They are a GREAT used gear resource (one of the biggest in the world). Here is the link to their current integrated used tube gear.

https://tmraudio.com/components/integrated-amplifiers/?page=1&rb_custom_field_2e2981fdbf8b6e22806cc28a076f39ff=Tube

Interestingly, many of the gear suggestions in this thread are available used at The Music Room (PrimaLuna Evo 400, Rogers High Fidelity EHF-200 MKII, Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III, Quicksilver Audio, Cary Audio SLI-80HS, and Coincident 34SE MKIII).

Did anyone read the question? The OP asked if anyone had experience with 2 specific amps and then everyone gives their favorites. 
 

Both the amps the OP mentions have very good recommendations. Sooner or later you have to take the plunge. I’d be inclined to go with the Willsenton but make certain that you have efficient speakers. 

The Chi-Fi tube amps (the good ones) made by reputable brands are remarkably good—better than many American tube amps IMO. 

I think if I were doing this I would start with my speakers and go from there.  I'd figure out what sort of sound I like and what dynamics.  If my focus were to be with tubes I'd like it if I could find an open baffle (probably) or horn-loaded (depends on your taste) speaker or anything easy to drive.  Then a whole world of tube amps, integrated too, opens up to you, and entry level wouldn't cost that much.  When you start getting into high power things get more difficult.  

Definitely check Rogue. Not the most expensive but beautifully designed and built. Both their separates (especially RP-7 pre and Atlas Magnum III) and their Cronus Magnum III integrated sound fabulous!