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reasonably priced tube amps

I'm thinking of buying a tube amp to augment a solid state system I intend to buy (naim or ayre) along with the Dynaudio confidence c1s or Sonus Faber auditor Ms. I'm thinking of the Rogue Cronus, the Cayin 88 or the Manley Stingray. I listen to a lot of jazz, r&b, classic rock, classic pop vocals, Brazilian and African music. I'd appreciate your thoughts.
handsomeck
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
You don't say it, but you are looking at integrateds only?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Neither of those speakers is particularly suited to tube amplification.

Do some more research into them. The measurements section of the Stereophile review of the Confidence C1 is a good place to start.
honest1
572 posts
 
A great budget integrated tube amp that I have been very satisfied with is the JJ828. It got a lot of press a few years ago, but fellout of notoriety. It is imported by Eurotubes. Since he doesn't have a dealer network, he is isting them for sale at "call for a great price", should be well under $2000. For reference, the other amplifiers which I own are Pass Labs Aleph3 and AtmaSphere MA1s with all the options and NOS tubes. The JJ is not humiliated standing in this exalted company.
glenfihi
525 posts
 
Worth a look see, the SQ-88 from Quest for Sound a 55 watt integrated. Steve Monte great guy to deal with, check his website.
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