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Beginners Tube Amp Recommendations

I'm seduced by the liquid sounds of tube amps but need some good recommendations on where to start. I'm looking for an entry level tube/hybrid amp around the $500-$700 new or used. My speakers are Totem's rated at 80watt & 4ohms. I've checked out Jolida 102, AMC 2030...anything else? I don't wanna spend a bundle just to found out that tubes are high maintenance and then want to go back to SS amps.
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I wet my feet with Jolida and some Dynaudio. I realized that tubes was the way I wanted to go.

My next step was Rouge Audio. Great amps, great company. You have to spend a lot more to get a lot better. My next step will be Joule-Electra when I save up my pennies.

BTW, do get the Magnum version if you do get Rouges, it does make a big difference.
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