Can someone suggest a lush tube integrated under $3000 used


My main system it’s solid state preamp and amp. I’ll through in a tube preamp on occasions. Somedays I just miss the lush involving syrupy tube sound with small jazz and blues recordings. I know highs may be rolled off,  not a lot of slam but can be so involving you lose track of time. This amp will be matched with some Joseph Audio first gen Pulsar, LSA 2 statement tower with ribbon tweeter and some Tiny Dancers. 

I’ve heard good things of the Cary, Ayon, maybe an old Conrad Johnson cav 50, I just don’t have much experience with integrated amps. My speakers aren’t the most efficient. 


paulcreed

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Lot’s of good recommendations above. Another one to consider is the BLACK ICE F35, with KT 150’s. The amp is very flexible ( can safely use, EL 34, KT 88, 120, 150, and the new KT 170’s....also 6550’s).
My unit has the KT 150,s. It’s definitely not “ Syrupy” sounding.....Smooth, liquid, with very good dynamic contrasts and “punchy” and impactful bass. Approximately 75 watts Per Channel at 8 Ohms.

Cheers......