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Nice used tube amp under $1000 used

I have a Manley pre with a Mccormack DNA-1. Thinking about adding a tube amp, but do not want to break the bank. I would like to spend under a $1000 dollars used for a well built, great sounding amp. I would like the more liquid, warmer sound of a traditional tube amp with sweet mid-range. I have a Rel sub, so hope to augment the base if needed. All comments greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
dumboat
tholt
551 posts
 
assuming your speakers are tube friendly, look at Cary models. Rock solid build and quality. I believe there is a Rocket 88 for sale right now. I have the 88R, great amp.
darkmoebius
900 posts
 
Kind of a hard question to answer w/o knowing the the manufacturer & model, or at least efficency & impedence curve, of your speakers.

Also would help to know what type of music you listen to, how large your listening room, and how loud you like to listen.
jdechamp
33 posts
 
I have owned VTL Compact 100s and Deluxe 120s, both were reliable and produced great sound. They are not known as having a particularly "tubey" sound, but should make an excellent pairing with your pre amp. I think I have see used 100s in your price range.

Good luck!
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
What speakers?
dumboat OP
24 posts
 
OK. Tyler Acoustic speakers, Super Towers. Called Ty and he said the impedance is 8 ohms and dosen't dip below 6.5, rated sensitivity is 92db. I enjoy rock and jazz. Room is approx. 13 wide, 10 long with 8 foot ceilings. I like to listen fairly loud at times but if I want to really crank them up I can use the Mccormack amp.
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