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My first tube amp! HELP PLEASE!

Hello to everyone in audioland! Well I have decided to get into tubes after being into audio for about 7 years. I want to start with an integrated amp to make things very simple. My price range is 700-1000. So give me some good leads! New or used, classic or modern. It dosen't matter just guide me toward bang for the buck. Thanks
jedisqueezer
rcprince
3,070 posts
 
VTL has a nice integrated, the IT85, although I don't know the price, which may be more than your budget unless you can find one used.
puubie
45 posts
 
The Jolida with proper modifications is sweet. If your up to kits which can save you money. The Foreplay from Electronic Tonalities is an outstanding pre especially with upgrades. I use this with a modified ASUSA A-4 for less than a grand. The problem with ET is waiting for them BUT you will NOT be disappointed.
john_l
782 posts
 
I haven't surveyed the whole market, but some good, high quality, ones I've used are older conrad-johnson (mv-50), Sonic Frontiers (SFS-40 or SFS-50), and Assemblage (DIY from sonic frontiers). In the smaller wattage versions, you should be able to find something in your range.
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wellfed
690 posts
 
If you are interested in a single source system a used Rogue 88 with EVS Ultimate Nude attenuators would cost roughly $1,100 and would probably be phenomenal. My brother has the Rogue but I have not heard the Nude attenuators. Check out the EVS site at www.tweakaudio.com. The Rogue 88 is very impressive.
racers
22 posts
 
How about an Audio Research VT-60-upgraded to MK II status just last summer by the factory. $1100.00. All new tubes, plus the upgraded curcuitry.
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