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Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound.

Hello all, I am looking for some input on the best way to add tubes to my current mess. I currently have what I am sure everyone here would consider barely a step up from my parents zenith HI-FI circa 1977. please keep in mind I am lucky if I can afford to look in the window of an actual audio store. 
I currently have a Peachtree nova 300 and a Marantz CD player and a pair of monitor audio silver 500 speakers. A friend gave me a blue sound node 2i also. I have always wanted a tube powered amp. I see these Chinese amps like the Muzishare X7 and Willsenton R8 that have lots of great reviews. Or maybe a tube DAC. Then I see the Black Ice for ss-x. Each having less tubes respectively. Not sure how much that matters but I would think the more tubes the more tube sound one could expect. I would like to be in the $1000. range but would go to $1500 if I had to. My goal is to find the best most cost effective way to enter the tube world.  
johnfritter

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tochsii
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Go used & you’ll exponentially more bang for your buck.  You’ll need to take a little time though.  Watch the adds here.  Check EBay too. You’ll see a lot of amps.  People say to be a little more careful. But, plenty of people here have had great experiences.  I have many other bigger ticket things but, not audio stuff yet.  Plus, reading up on all the kinds of Amos you’ll see will give you a better foundation.  Good luck.  And, as long as you’re enjoying music on your
system… nothing else matters.
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