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Looking for an inexpensive low power amp with exquisite sound

I have an itch to combine an Axiom II Passive Preamp with an inexpensive, low-power but exquisite-sounding amplifier. 10 wpc should do it, tube or SS. $1000 or less for the amp would be great; $2000 or less might be OK too. Any bright ideas or experience out there, contrarian or otherwise?

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rvpiano
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+1 for The Nuforce STA 200.  A steal at $499 on Amazon.
Read review in Absolute Sound.
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rvpiano
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Here’s the review:

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/optoma-nuforce-sta200-power-amplifier/
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viridian
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The Lindell AmpX and it’s derivatives should be on your short list. 
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tomic601
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try also Bottlehead on Baibridge Island for a fantastic and fun kit amp in Tubes...slightly under $2K

  love it when I learn, thx @viridian 

also @jackd
soix
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Check out the Valvet E2.  A bit over your price range but may be worth the stretch. 

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis98ea7-valvet-e2-single-ended-class-a-amplifier-new-review-check...
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