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Tube gear under $2k?

Ok, when I bought my speakers, I auditioned them with various gear, but my favorite was the Manley Stingray. The problem is that I plan on also running my tv through my 2 channel system, so I really want a remote! At this price, I figure I need to go used to get a remote. Anyway, I'd like my system to be fast & detailed, with tight, quick bass and with some slam. I listen to jazz, metal, trip-hop, classic rock, folk, electronic... pretty much everything. I know I have a lot of demands and little money (relatively) to spend on them, but what can I do? Anyway, I need suggestions/opinions! HELP!!! Thanks in advance!
eeerie1
mvwine
21 posts
 
Another choice may be the Consonance M100se. 40W push pull EL34 based integrated with remote. The amp portion is supposed to be the same as the "ELLA" kit from DIYHIFISUPPLY which has gotten rave reviews. List is $1800, IIRC.
geoffgarcia
92 posts
 
Audio Research CA50
Cary SLI80
Plinius 8200
Sim i5
tbrros
21 posts
 
I think that for the type of music you are listening to you are barking up the wrong tree with tubes. What is your current setup? This could really help in deciding what you get. A used Plinius 8200 might be great for a "tubelike" feel. You can get them for less than $1500. 175 watts.
chelillingworth
309 posts
 
Man who wants "tubelike" feel when you can have the real thing !! I can knock my walls down with an 18watt 44 year old tube amp..Who needs 175watts.....kaboom
piezo
302 posts
 
for the money you could get a vtl 150 integrated with remote. I have to agree with Tbrros to the extent that you may not attain your goals within your budget. nice highs and mids would be no problem for a $2k tube (or ss) setup; your jazz, folk, and some classic roak needs could easily be met with the 150. However good bass costs money and if you want killer trip hop and electronic thump 2k probably won't get it. Depending on your speakers and room. even if you have some high efficient speakers like Klipsh cornwalls, what you get in deep bass (especially if you stuff em near a corner) will show up as a deficeit in control and tightness. I get great bass out of my tube system but i have around 200 watts in tetrode driving a pair of dunlavy athenas (92 db).
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