Integrated amp with preamp tubes

I do realize after asking the question, that maybe what I'm looking for is a tube integrated. The VTL it-85 looks interesting, but only if I can find a deal on it.

Seems a tube integrated is pretty pricey, compared to SS. Keep the recommendations for a tube integrated amp coming.

Cheers

@moofoo That's a beauty Int amp. Going for about $7800CDN here. I would love to own one.

@inna I was just looking at those. You are right, maybe I should be looking a a tube integrated. More choice compared to a hybrid.

I noticed BAT has a Hybrid. That looks like a top tier piece of gear, might be out of my price range though.

@jl35 I agree, from my research BAT is the real deal. I like that it has an actual tube preamp.

All the other brands mentioned except for Rogue seem to be of the boutique variety.

I'm trying not to get sucked into spending more on a Integrated than my separate Amp/preamp. I might have to search out an older version of the BAT VK-3000. Still looking at all other brands though.

It's interesting getting lots of recommendations of brands I've never heard of. appreciate the info.

I see plenty of Unison Research for sale, might dig deeper into this brand.

Black Ice looks interesting also. Would really prefer balanced inputs on my amp. My DAC performs best outputting a balanced signal.

@ron60 +1 LTA