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Need help picking my first tube amp

Hey guys i want to get into tubes, i have heard wayyyyyyy to much and am dying to try a tube amp.  I have a budget of 650 us dollars, not sure if i want a pre amp, or full tube amp.   Im thinking pre amp cause i would really like it to drive headphones and then run it into a amp and then to speakers.

Been reading alot about Chineese tube amps and not sure what to think.  I have my eye on Xduoo TA-26 gets rave reviews has anybody used it ?  anyways looking for any input i can get, thanks.

 

Michael

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I think you made a wise choice going with the Emotiva at that price point. Steve Guttenburg called the BassX int amp an "over achiever "

Cheap tube amps with little to no support are best avoided.  Used Quicksilver like a Horn Mono or Mid Monos are quality amps that can be had reasonably.  I picked up a year old pair of Mid Mono amps for $1050.  

Enjoy the Emo and be sure to follow up with your impressions.     My brother is interested in one , looks like one of the best values out there right now

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