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Is there any way to get into tubes for super cheap

I have now been bitten by the bug. I will slowly build a system for music and theater, but have been hearing all kinds of praise for the tube world.
To be honest I have never in my life heard a tube system and until recently thought that onkyo and carver were the best in audio.
What is a good way to get started with a tube system?
What pieces are needed to really be able to make a good judgement?
I have no TT and usually listen to cds, Is there any hope for me?
I think I would like to do this pretty much all vintage, for me that is 10 years or older.
I don't think that cheap can be overstated in this case.
brownsanandy
guitarplayer
47 posts
 
Try this gentleman:

http://abraxasaudio.home.att.net/quicklist.html

Built to order, under $1000. Saw some of his work at the GPAF, I'm going to order one of the Akido 2A3's soon.

Plus, he and his wife are very cool!

Regards,

Lee
brownsanandy OP
92 posts
 
Thanks for the help.
I will start this of very slowly.
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76doublebass
254 posts
 
I bought a Conrad Johnson PV-5 with an ARC VT-60,after being away from tubes for 20 years and I'm glad I did.
I'm never turning back again,and I'm back into spinning LP's once more.Once u taste it your hooked!
biomimetic
252 posts
 
Pathos or AES also very reasonable, and Wright Sound. Even audio experience. AES should give you a triode sound, where as Jolida's are class A/B minimax in their more reasonable incarnations.
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