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Best integrated tube amp for around $2000

I have my eye on a Cary SLI-80 but would like to hear if I can do better for a second hand amp in the $2000 range. Please share your faves and why. I want to have a remote control with it but otherwise not too picky, so long as the sound is great.
128x128snackeyp
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You'll get more informed responses if you tell us what kind of speakers you have, maybe something about your sources, and size of your room.

What is it about the Cary that stands out for you?

The usual disclaimer: There is no "best".
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snackeyp OP
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I have harbeth monitor 30 speakers and my room is 10x12. I listen mainly to vinyl but also cd. Thanks.
buconero117
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cayin, great sound, great value.
johnnyb53
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A couple good candidates would be the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum and the Yamaha A-S2000. They're entirely different, but both have about the same power rating. The Cronus is an all tube integrated; the Yamaha is a very high current SS amp with some proprietary circuitry.
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