I currently own several tube amps and if I were in the market for an inexpensive tube amp, I would buy an Anthem Integrated 1. It is a 25 watt/ch. tube integrated amps using EL-84 output tubes. It has a tube based pre-amp section also.
I recently bought a nice one for under $300 on this site, however, they generally go for around $500-$550. It sounds very good for the price, but not as good as my other (much more expensive) tube amps.
I have owned ASL and Dynacos and I think the Anthem Integrated 1 sounds better. I have also owned other Anthem products that were not nearly as good as the Integrated 1 IMHO.
If I were looking for a NEW amp, I would check with the folks at http://www.idealinnovations.biz/. Also, I've heard good thing about the Norh SE-9 for $399. It is a 9 watt/ch. tube integrated. With efficient speakers, it might be a good choice.
Enjoy,
TIC
I recently bought a nice one for under $300 on this site, however, they generally go for around $500-$550. It sounds very good for the price, but not as good as my other (much more expensive) tube amps.
I have owned ASL and Dynacos and I think the Anthem Integrated 1 sounds better. I have also owned other Anthem products that were not nearly as good as the Integrated 1 IMHO.
If I were looking for a NEW amp, I would check with the folks at http://www.idealinnovations.biz/. Also, I've heard good thing about the Norh SE-9 for $399. It is a 9 watt/ch. tube integrated. With efficient speakers, it might be a good choice.
Enjoy,
TIC