Thanks everyone. To cfarrow’s questions, current system is Harbeth 40.2 fed by LFD HR-ii integrated, Lampizator Pacific DAC (I just listen to digital). For years, I ran ARC separates, but wanted to be free of the bulk and all the tubes, and the LFD sounded almost as good, in a far more compact and economical package. But the tube itch has sort of returned, and I want to believe there is an integrated out there for when I really want a bit more warm and fluid sound.
Recommendation Tube Integrated
At this juncture (nearly 2024) what are folks' best recommendagtion for a tube integrated amp. Constraints would be $10K (preferrably $5K or less), at least 35 watts per channel. New or used. Goal would be smooth, creamy sound. My current system, which I would consider very good solid state sound, can still be a little ...hard.... to my sensitive ears at times, and I'm thinking a tube option would be nice. Thanks.
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@decooney I am putting my fingers and my ears right now and repeating "Integrated should sound just as good....integrated should sound just as good!!" :-) @gkr7007 I am decidedly not a tube roller - thanks for the reminder that is a thing. The Pacific was recently upgraded to Engine 11 and had currently recommended tubes from factory, so I have not given that a thought.
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