Good beginner tube amp suggestions

Sophia baby electric was what I tried first - $350 used, but it provided a LOT of what I get through a much more expensive amp now.

thanks folks. i'll get to researching these suggestions today!

fun stuff!

what kind of music do you like,how big is the listening room and at what levels do you listen at?

I recently bought my first tube gear in a very long time, an AES AE-25 Supramp and AE-3 DJH preamp, and have been extremely happy with them. They're built by Cary in North Carolina.

The amp will work with many different output tube types and is auto-biasing, which is both a great convenience and makes it very easy to swap tubes and learn what the different kinds sound like. The wiring is all point-to-point and the build quality and parts are exceptional.

The amp is 15 watts in the triode configuration but easily powers my Devore 8's in an 11x17 room.

i listen to a lot of classic rock and roll, 50s-60s jazz, and r+b. this system is in my finished basement with low ceilings. i also try not to listen to loud, but sometimes you just have to!

thanks