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Inexpensive tube amp

I'm looking for an inexpensive but yet decent quality tube amp to pair with my new Zu Omen bookshelf speakers. I've noticed that there are a lot of integrated amps out there, but I would rather and Stand alone amp to pair with my existing Preamp. The preamp is a modified Acurus unit from back in the day. However if I cannot find an inexpensive amp an integrated unit might be okay. My budget will be between 300 and $400 new or used. The source will be an old pioneer turntable. Nothing special just an inexpensive analog front end to listen to music in my small room.
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Run a WWW search of the "Musical Paradise MP-301 MK3" single ended tube integrated amplifier ($339 plus shipping).

Looks interesting (to me) and reviews are quite positive.

To use it as a power amp turn its volume pot to maximum and just run your Acurus through one of the MP's line inputs.

Would also be interesting to try the phono section (only) of your Acurus by running it via "record/tape" out through one of the MP's line inputs.

Considering it to simplify the Bottlehead (separates) system I've been using for the past 12 years.

Anyway, a taste of SE tubes for $400/new and it should be fine with Zu's in a small room.
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