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Self bias tube integrated or power amp suggestions

Hello
I'm looking for recommendations on a quality tube amp that is self bias,could be a power amp or integrated amp.
I would like to stay below a grand used,Chinese amps are fine as long as they have a good reputation.

I need something with decent power too. Like 20 watts or more. Triode a plus/prefered.

Looking forward to finding something. I have an Eastern Electric pre to use with a power amp.

Thanks in advance.
mcgarick
learsfool
1,215 posts
 
I would highly recommend the PrimaLuna line, though this will cost a little more than a grand used. You might be able to find a Prologue One integrated for near that used.
grinnell
1,096 posts
 
There is a Primaluna PL1 on here right now for around $900.

Great sounding amp, easy to use, musical
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sfar
1,758 posts
 
The AES / Cary AE-25 amp is auto-biasing, all point-to-point wired, sounds wonderful, uses a wide range of output tubes and is within your budget. It puts out only 15 watts in triode but mine has no trouble at all with a pair of 88db speakers in an 11x17 room.
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
2nd the PrimaLuna,though I would go for a PL2 and upgrade the input tubes.
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