If you can stretch your budget, you can routinely find used Cary's SLI-80's for about $1800. In fact, one just sold here for about $1500. The remote on the Cary only controls volume, although I imagine this is true for most tube integrateds in this price range.
integrated tube amp recommendations, with remote
Hi Audiogoners,
I'm getting very excited planning my first true hi-fi system, and am looking for recommendations.
I'd like an integrated tube amp for <$1500, new or used. I'd like it to have a remote control, which curiously seems to be somewhat rare on tube amps of this price range. Unless someone can convince me that not having a remote improves the sound quality, I feel this is a requirement for the convenience factor.
I normally listen to music at "average listening volume," but occasionally host the cramped apartment party and need to crank it, so do want an amp that can deliver enough power, recognizing that it's about quality of the power versus wattage, etc.
I've so far seen only a couple that meet these criteria:
Antique Sound Lab AQ1001DT
Rogue Tempest II (a little pricier than I wanted)
Also looked at the Primaluna Prologues, Jolida JD202A or JD302B, but no remotes!
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Ravi
I'm getting very excited planning my first true hi-fi system, and am looking for recommendations.
I'd like an integrated tube amp for <$1500, new or used. I'd like it to have a remote control, which curiously seems to be somewhat rare on tube amps of this price range. Unless someone can convince me that not having a remote improves the sound quality, I feel this is a requirement for the convenience factor.
I normally listen to music at "average listening volume," but occasionally host the cramped apartment party and need to crank it, so do want an amp that can deliver enough power, recognizing that it's about quality of the power versus wattage, etc.
I've so far seen only a couple that meet these criteria:
Antique Sound Lab AQ1001DT
Rogue Tempest II (a little pricier than I wanted)
Also looked at the Primaluna Prologues, Jolida JD202A or JD302B, but no remotes!
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Ravi
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Not sure what your speakers need but here's another suggestion Eastern Electric M520 Integrated Amplifier. I think these units sell new for $1500 on Agon. |
You could consider the Prima Luna Prologue 4 power amp ($1145) and pair it with a Creek passive preamplifier for $500. The Creek would fit alongside the Prima Luna pretty easily on a shelf. All in, it would cost new $1645. I think that you would be very pleased. Regards, Rich |
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