Getting close to taking a plunge on a small tube integrated amp preferably under $1000. Open for suggestions. Small size and WAF matters. The two leading contenders I have actually heard are Glow Audio Amp 1 and Jolida fx10.
Only knock I know of against either is Jolida runs hot and can shorten lifespan. How has that turned out for owners?
Will run 90db small monitors initially and needs a headphone Jack as well. Ability to drive lower impedance headphones like Sennheiser Momentum without noise or hum desired.
Decware also comes to mind. LM audio has a little EL84, but I believe it's generally used as a headphone amp. I had an LM 211IA, actually an EL 34 based amp. I believe mine sold for a tad over $1K.
Decware might be a bit low powered for 90db speakers. I run a Decware Mini Torii with 92db Ref 3A de Capos which are pretty tube friendly and could use a few more watts.
A used Primaluna PL2 would run under $900 but no head phone jack
Used Grommes PHI-26 run at 6 wpc would work has a headphone jack
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