best inexpensive tube integrated


I just bought a pair of klipsch heresy speakers in mint condition for a bargin. Ive always wanted to experiment with tube amplification and I think now is the time. I know very little about them(tubes) and want to try them out at a minimum of expense. I paid 350 for the speakers and therefore would like to keep my budget below 700 for a tube integrated. I am not against used equipment. Is it worth a try or is my budget too low to jump into tubes? suggestions please!
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Showing 1 response by synthfreek

I would look for something:
newish but used
that self-biases so you won't have to mess with the tubes
that uses KT-88 output tubes with Klipsch

I've done the EL34 & EL84 route and I think the Heresy is a little bass-shy so the KT-88 would be my first choice for more robust bass.
For $700 you might want to even consider looking at a cheaper integrated that might use 34's or 84's and think about adding a small $300 sub into the mix. Just be sure the integrated has either a sub out or 2 outs.