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Entry level amp?

I have a shanling STP 80 with a pair of VR2 speakers, looking for something more powerful than the 35 watts that my current system puts out. Sounds nice however my speakers need a little bit of power to sound better. Any good american made entry level amp (intergrated) that will offer me what I am looking for? I am a conscious budget consumer :)
chgolatin2
chgolatin2 OP
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Well, I prefer Tube system not SS. I love tubes and I wouldnt go back to solid state, just my taste. My budget is at around 1K for the amp.
timrhu
2,778 posts
 
Look at the Portal Panache. Made in USA. Only downside is no remote control.
chgolatin2 OP
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Portal Pananche is a solid state isnt she? I want tube! Hmmm yummmie I LOVE TUBES!
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pehare
639 posts
 
Cary SLI-80 or Rogue integrated
aball
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For tube, I would get a Cary SLI80. Sounds awesome and you can tailor the sound easily with different tubes. Not to mention being able to change from UL to triode is really cool. Quite powerful and has lots of tubes too!
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