Budget Tube Amp (newbie)

Read thru this thread and didn't see this anywhere so I thought I'd add my 2c. Old tube amps like the Dynaco generally sound more "syrupy" and warm than good modern tube  power amps like the Rogue CM. Old Dynacos, Conrad Johnson, Mac's, Scott's are wonderful for  tube warmth but often have tubby bass but good midrange. If that is the sound signature in your mind then old or vintage is more likely your goal. I  recently heard an upgraded Dynaco  35. I liked it a lot as I like the old tube sound. Same for a Scott 299c, great but low power. Heard a Rogue. Nice amp only sort of tubey to my ears. 8f you can, maybe try to audition some gear. Btw, I used an old Conrad Johnson pv10 tube preamp with various ss power amps for a couple of years. Got probably 80% of the tube magic for 2 years. Before that a pv5 was even more old school syrupy tube warmth. If your Yamaha allows for a pre that is a good option.

True Black ice gear has the New Fosgste designed circuit and tube bias adjustment meters noticably better and not much more $$

For a new unit within the budget look at the Muzishare X7 its an integrated , made in the same factory as line magnetic. Can get the upgraded cap version for 1100$ roughly listed on amazon and ebay. 

Pre owned I'd look at a Rogue Cronus magnum less tubes to replace than some of the other units out there. 

Read thru this thread and didn't see this anywhere so I thought I'd add my 2c. Old tube amps like the Dynaco generally sound more "syrupy" and warm than good modern tube power amps

If properly refurbished this is not the case.

@shutupuface, Here's a ST70 from Bob Latino  of VTA. It is an updated/upgraded all new ST-70 with an Attenuator  so it doesn't need a preamp if you only have one source The attenuator is an option. I have this amp. It replaced a very highly praised SS amp. I used it for years with a SS preamp and it sounded great. Using it with my new CJ CT5 is even better. He also sells a 60wpc at a higher price but still a bargain. You can get these fully assembled or kit form.

http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#ST70