I've had a bunch of bunch of tube integrateds in the under $3000 price range in my system over the last 2 years. Ekco EV55SE, Eastern Electric M88, Cayin A-70T, Ming Da MD75, Rogue Tempest III, and Arte Forma Elsa MkII. Of those, my personal favorite is the Arte Forma. It has the blackest background noise, biggest most 3-dimensional soundstage, and best low level detail.
All those I mention are excellent amps, you'd be happy with any of them I expect. The Ming Da also is an excellent choice because it has a quad of power tubes per channel, but is much better as an amp bypassing the pre section.
All those I mention are excellent amps, you'd be happy with any of them I expect. The Ming Da also is an excellent choice because it has a quad of power tubes per channel, but is much better as an amp bypassing the pre section.