Todd,
I would highly recommend the fully modded Cayin TA-30 from Bzzy Bee Tube Audio Design. I just bought this integrated amp (from Paul Gryzybek) less than a month ago for Paul's advertised price of $849.00 + shipping Fed-Ex insured = $874. Paul also offers a 14
day return policy if you're not fully delighted. Although, I don't think you will be sending it back, it's nice to know that you do have that option.
The Cayin TA-30 is my first venture into tubes and I'm
delighted with it's performance. Far and away,
one of the most incredible and affordable integrated's
out their. The build quality is incredible, high quality parts used throughout, and it's all point to point wiring.
Although, the Cayin isn't auto-biasing, biasing is acheived by Paul's external biasing modification from the side of the amp. Paul even supplies a volt meter for this purpose. Extremely simple, even for a tube newbie like myself.
With the exception of biasing, it's pretty much plug and play. Turn it on, let the tubes warm up for a few minutes,
and then press play. Give Paul a call or email him at (www.2baudio.com.) Take a look at his web site and see for yourself. BTW, the photographs don't even come close to describing it's beauty. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the amp.
Best of luck in your search.
mmaudio
I would highly recommend the fully modded Cayin TA-30 from Bzzy Bee Tube Audio Design. I just bought this integrated amp (from Paul Gryzybek) less than a month ago for Paul's advertised price of $849.00 + shipping Fed-Ex insured = $874. Paul also offers a 14
day return policy if you're not fully delighted. Although, I don't think you will be sending it back, it's nice to know that you do have that option.
The Cayin TA-30 is my first venture into tubes and I'm
delighted with it's performance. Far and away,
one of the most incredible and affordable integrated's
out their. The build quality is incredible, high quality parts used throughout, and it's all point to point wiring.
Although, the Cayin isn't auto-biasing, biasing is acheived by Paul's external biasing modification from the side of the amp. Paul even supplies a volt meter for this purpose. Extremely simple, even for a tube newbie like myself.
With the exception of biasing, it's pretty much plug and play. Turn it on, let the tubes warm up for a few minutes,
and then press play. Give Paul a call or email him at (www.2baudio.com.) Take a look at his web site and see for yourself. BTW, the photographs don't even come close to describing it's beauty. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the amp.
Best of luck in your search.
mmaudio