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Quality tube amp below $1k?

I am already the owner of a jolida 302b. A much loved used model, but old. I am in the market for something comparable for about the same price. Jolida.net has a 303 model which is not a major sonic improvement over the 302BRC for $799 shipped. That seems like a great deal. Am I correct? Or are there alternatives in that price range? I shop now and then on here and rarely see anything similar to that but perhaps I'm overlooking something. Thoughts?
roggae
guystp
13 posts
 
check out Grant Fidelity A-328 amp. And they are having a Christmas sale right now!
paulfolbrecht
603 posts
 
I thought the Dared amps I've owned were very good for the money. The 2A3 SET that puts out 8W could power 90 dB/W speakers respectably.
gopher
499 posts
 
Look into Jasmine audio. They largely fly under the radar in the US, but offer some very killer sound both for the dollar and in absolute terms.
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roggae OP
95 posts
 
An older pair of paradigm mini monitors:

Driver complement: Two-way, 6.5" M-ICP woofer, 1" H-PTD dome tweeter
Sensitivity: 92dB (in-room), 89dB (anechoic)
Impedance: Compatible with 8 ohms
Frequency response: 70Hz–20kHz +/-2dB; low-frequency extension: 43Hz (DIN)
Recommended amplifier power: 15W to 100W
Finishes: rosenut, black ash, wenge, and cherry
Matching Speaker Stand: S-26, J-29 (sold separately)
Dimensions: 13 1/8" x 7" x 11 3/16"
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