Budget Tube Integrated amp?

Look for a MINT Cary SLI-80 or SLI-50, Audio Research CA50, Conrad Johnson CAV50, or even an old McIntosh MA230.

Find a used Sugden or Arcam and use the savings on some new music. The Sugden has a larger and more dynamic reproduction, the Arcam a bit tighter and less detailed but very listenable. I would shy away from the Golden Tube as its build quality is questionable. Sonic Frontiers used to make an SFC-1 that really was very nice and you can find occassionally use at or around $700-800. Good luck.

i recommened kora "flash" very musical never get too bright, i currently have the "Mercury" they are from France.There is one on sell in Audiogon for $800.look for this guy "Bkwaudiowebtv". I am not the seller don't get me wrong. Good luck!

I have the Jolida 302 (which I believe to be a bit more musical than the 502) and am very pleased with it. For the money, it is hard to match the sound. A good tube upgrade from the facory Chinese tubes make a dramatic improvement as well. Hope this helps.

I would choose between Jolida and (or)SF Anthem 1, (i believe?)SF req. little-bit "warmer" speakers.