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reasonably priced tube amps

I'm thinking of buying a tube amp to augment a solid state system I intend to buy (naim or ayre) along with the Dynaudio confidence c1s or Sonus Faber auditor Ms. I'm thinking of the Rogue Cronus, the Cayin 88 or the Manley Stingray. I listen to a lot of jazz, r&b, classic rock, classic pop vocals, Brazilian and African music. I'd appreciate your thoughts.
handsomeck
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honest1
586 posts
 
A great budget integrated tube amp that I have been very satisfied with is the JJ828. It got a lot of press a few years ago, but fellout of notoriety. It is imported by Eurotubes. Since he doesn't have a dealer network, he is isting them for sale at "call for a great price", should be well under $2000. For reference, the other amplifiers which I own are Pass Labs Aleph3 and AtmaSphere MA1s with all the options and NOS tubes. The JJ is not humiliated standing in this exalted company.
glenfihi
525 posts
 
Worth a look see, the SQ-88 from Quest for Sound a 55 watt integrated. Steve Monte great guy to deal with, check his website.
singleendedsingle
664 posts
 
Check the following ones:
http://www.vacuumtube.com/JD%20102b.htm
http://www.vacuumtube.com/JD%20202A.htm

Jolida's usually build great stuff on tubes.
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