Having read this thread and being a long time AG user, it seems a great lesson in the fact that there are many paths and many people in this hobby. Threads like tubes vs SS go on forever, but that is what makes it fun. My own personal preferences are for quality used stuff, just like I never buy a new car. But others go differently. For me the fun is in finding a good or even great piece of classic gear and upgrading it. Will it match my friend's Macintosh outfit? Of course not, but I can't afford that so I do the best I can. I think that is what the OP is after.
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...
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...