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Best new tube amp under $1500?

I just picked up a beautiful pair of Alon II speakers. According to the designer himself (Carl Marchisotto), these really shine with tube amplification. So any recommendations for something new, under $1500, that I can play moderately loud, and can handle the Alon IIs 4 ohm load? Oh, and I'd like the amp to possess as much SS-like dynamics and bass control as possible for the money.
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philjolet
2,306 posts
 
you may want to consider Speltz autoformers to raise the impedance of the speakers and tighten the bass

agree with above, it would be difficult to find a worthy tube amp for $1500 (especially new)

fwiw
glenfihi
525 posts
 
Might profit you to call Steve Monte at Quest for Sound. His SQ-88 tube integrated amp at 55 watts per channel may work well. At any rate, Steve is a great guy to speak with and a wonderful resource. Good hunting.
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Agree with Rrog`s impressions.
bajaed
269 posts
 
I run 87db speakers with my Rogue Cronus Magnum and they sing! Plenty of power at 90 wpc.

Bump your budget by $500 or try and find one used. You won't regret it.
jeffga
89 posts
 
Boost your budget $500 and find a used ARC VT100 Mk 2 or VT60 at your price point...or Sonic Frontiers Power 1....yeah, they are used but you will get so much more performance.
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