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Seek Tube Amp to Flip-Flop with SS Amp

Having listened to a variety of systems lately, using a variety of sources, I am convinced that some things just sound better using a SS amp and some using tubes. I currently have a McCormack DNA-225 which I like very much. I would now like to add a tube amp to my system so that I can use one or the other without exchanging too many of my existing components, PC, cables, IC's. Would be obliged for suggestions of a tube amp in the $2-2.5K (USED) range. Thanks.

System:
DNA-225 w/H Tech AC-11 - H. Tech Truthlink (copper) IC
Kora Eclipse preamp w/Ensemble Megaflux PC - H. Tech Truthlink (copper) IC
Nottingham Spacedeck - Spacearm w/Tracer#3 & Origin Live w/Dynavector 20
Rega Jupiter CD w/H Tech AC-11 - Nordost Red Dawn IC
Older Sony Tuner - stock AC - Zu Oxyfuel IC
PSB Stratus Goldi's w/H Tech pro9 biwires

Tweaks to numerous to mention.
4yanx

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4yanx OP
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Hi, Garfish. I am hoping others will give suggestions that will help the both of us and will look forward to comparing "notes". I, too, had the ARC VT100 MKII in mind for inclusion on my "initial list".

Sibileus: I had not previously given much thought to your suggested SET route but will pursue more information and certainly consider all possibilities.

I have also heard good things from a couple of people with respect to the Kora Galaxy and it providing a good match with my Kora preamp. I do know that the DNA-225 and the Eclipse have a very nice synergy.
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