Inexpensive Tube Amps


Anyone have any experience with the following?  I want to try one just to see how the sound compares to my Yamaha and Denon solid states.  Since the Denon is living on borrowed time I will likely have to replace it this year anyway.  Looking at the Nubsound and noted a Germtune that is identical to the Nubsound but costs a bit more.  Reviews are largely good including those on other forums.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NWISSGU/?coliid=I2VYW63Z6R35ZH&colid=3O2PB0XPYIL0T&psc=0&re...

https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Amplifier-Single-Ended-Handcrafted-Headphone/dp/B073ZXZ3Z5/ref=pd_sb...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRUY6EG/?coliid=I1EPHIQ7T6OOPR&colid=3O2PB0XPYIL0T&psc=0&re...
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I have a Line Magnetic integrated amp that is made in China. I also borrowed a SET amp from the same company that really got hot. I think this is a good company, but I would be very concerned about the safety of much cheaper budget amps. There are some companies that have oversight and quality control but they are few and far between in China. I had read a couple of articles about workers swapping parts and the inferior parts goes into an amp, the quality parts gets stolen to be resold later.
You can go super budget, but for anyone offering safety advice, like myself, I would take heed????