Advice for a Tube Amp, TT setup only


Hello-  I'm new to the forum and I'm interested in building a TT system with a fairly small budget.  I would appreciate any recommendations to consider for a tube amp to be paired with Spica TC60's which I already own.  I am also looking for a new TT that would fit well.....right now thinking along the lines of a $5 or $600 UTurn or Rega.  I currently own a Dual 1009 and a 1225, neither of which are working acceptably at the moment, and an AT LP-120 that has a Shure M97-XE on it.  I'd like to upgrade from that, TT wise.  Goal is a simple but hi-fi tube set up for vinyl.  $400 to $800 would be the range, the lower the better for the sake of marital longevity. 

Looked for dupe threads, but the ones I saw were for more than just vinyl set ups.

I do have a line on a local HHScott 399, but would need to be rebuilt (not been fired up in years)  and the guy wants $800 for it.  Not a good deal I'm thinking.

Thanks folks, humbly submitted.
theglees

Showing 1 response by noromance

As far as budget goes, spend as much as you can from the start. When you decide to upgrade, you will lose money on the gear you compromised on.