Tube amp beginner

What is good tube amp for entry level?
around $500.

gmahler2u01-14-2012 4:58pm

slikric3000 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 638 posts 01-15-2012 at 03:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just bought a AMC CVT 2030 EL84 here for $250, could not find any bad reviews about it. They can be had @ $429 from retrodazeaudio.com .
rrog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,958 posts 01-15-2012 at 06:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Look for a Dynaco ST70 with some mods or used in good condition. I can't think of a better introduction to tubes for the money.
ssurbaugh Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16 posts 01-15-2012 at 04:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You might be able to find an ARC classic 30 near that price or $700ish. I enjoyed having that amp for years and played fairly loudly with Pro Ac response 2s. ss
stanwal Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,147 posts 01-15-2012 at 05:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I haven't trusted AMC since they came out with the Gremlin. [Old F**t's joke]
mcgarick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 277 posts 01-15-2012 at 04:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete go vintage rebuilt.