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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
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thuan98
117 posts
 
I would suggest the Tube Audio Design TAD-60
Great sound for less money (one used here for $650 listed)
I use it to drive my Revel M20 - sweet sound with lot of bass.
Happy hunting
Thuan
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
the mccormick dna1 is awfully good. in all honesty, i can't think of anything in the 1k used range that wuld be a step up. 2k maybe..but then only a bit.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Those Quicksilvers would be a very good choice IMHO, more than enough power for most music with those speakers.
thermonicavenger
30 posts
 
Dynaco ST70. Lovely warm EL34 sound. Many I notice sell restored versions of this. With the right intelligent upgrades these rock. Combined with say a Rogers Cadet III or any of the fine low powered USA tube amps and an active cross over you could have an active system to die for around the limit or 100 more of your budget if you are patient and hunt around for the right stuff at the right price. Pioneer SF 500's go cheap for an active crossover. Just a left field suggestion
tbg
5,263 posts
 
I second the Dyna Stereo 70, especially with the Infinity inspired mods.
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