Looking for low-watt tube amp suggestions.

05-25-12: Roscoeiii
Robertsong,

It would also be helpful to know what speakers you will be driving. This will be a factor with some of the recs mentioned here (like my MiniWatt recommendation for example).

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Hi

I will be using some bookshelf speakers that I made myself. Around 91db efficiency, but I don't need anything more than moderate volumes.

Eventually, I may get some Role Sampans or Zu Omens which should work even better.

Thanks for the recs.

+1 on the Audio Note OTO SE integrated amp. If you are looking for an amp only and do not need a pre-amp, the Audio Note P1 SE is the amp only version of the amplifier section of the OTO SE. If 10 wpc will do it for you, either one is a good choice.

Check out the Vista Audio. They make a very nice EL84 15wpc tube int amp that sounds great and doesnt cost a ton of money.

Almarro 205, Sophia Baby, Line Magnetic EL 84. I also had a nice run with the Jolida FX10 that I sold recently. Tube upgrades are important as well as speaker matching (above 92db with benign 8 ohm impedance). With the right speakers these units can/will sing.

I own a Unison Research Preludio which uses (1) KT88 per channel for 14 watts. Great looking and sounding integrated with remote. It's expensive but worth every penny. Beautiful Italian made Hi-fi.