New to tubes

I agree with Tpsonic, any good tubed integrated on 12 or more watts should be just fine. I have no specific recommendations, but there are some nice looking refurbished vintage amps in your price range that look interesting. Most of all, take your time, read up, and if possible listen. And have fun!

I am not selling this item, but there's a SoundQuest SQ88 (made by Consonnance I believe)for sale here on the Gon $850. Like you I am relatively new to tubes and purchased one of these via Quest for Sound (not affliated with them either) it is a very nice sounding tube amp with plenty of power, auto bias.

Welcome to the club...the previous posters gave you accurate and good information....if you don't mind tube gear idiosyncracies then join us! I was a SS guy for many years and now would never consider going ss again.
Larry

Look into all the cayin units. Buy used. Yes, matching is important. If you go new, try to get a dealer to loan you a demo unit so you can check out compatibility right in your home. Primaluna Prologue are great units and has a larger dealer network, so the try before you buy may be easier.

Thanks to all for the great response and info!

I've been meaning to upgrade my trusty old Denon for some time now - I like the sound of my Monitor Audios, but they may be a touch bright on the top end. Originally considered SS seperates, but then I decided to go wholly different and give tubes a try - I love idiosyncracies, I have plenty of them myself. Also love tinkering, tweaking, and the occasional fiddling. Also have much preferred the 'thick' sound of my Fender tube guitar amps vs. various SS guitar amps so I look forward to the same experience in my audio setup.

Ok so I'm adding Cayin and SoundQuest to my list for research. Can't wait to join the club!