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Newbie wants tube recommendations

I have always had some form of a stereo since I was a kid. About 5 years ago I started a home theater system with an Onkyo HT receiver and some Polk book shelf speakers. I then bought some Axiom speakers. I then got a Parasound HT amp. The Parasound amp is rated at 220w at 8 ohms and 300w at 4 ohms. I am still using the Onkyo as a pre/pro.

Well about 2 weeks ago, I bought a pair of Legacy Audio Classics. The classics sound way better than the Axioms ever could. Now I kind of have the bug for trying some tubes. Never have and just wanted to see if I like the sound. I am looking for recommendations for something that doesn't break the bank, but gives me a feel for tubes. Any suggestions?
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mapleleafs3
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Look at the Rouge line.
hiend3
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Yes check out rogue amps not the zeus but the lower end amps. They will perforem without sounding overly "tubey" with speed and control. Excellent performers. please check out high-endaudio.com for recommended tube amps.
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owl
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I think he means Rogue. Also, I had those same speakers and they were MAGIC with ARC VT-100's (series 1)
sugarbrie
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You could get some used Conrad Johnson gear pretty cheap. There is lots of it around because they have been around a long time.
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