Few stereo tube gear are under $1K on eBay. If so are only 12 to 15 watts per channel. The vintage gear needs a complete rebuild on top of the horrid price. Most new tube amps do not have a phono stage either.
You are correct that the iron often dictates the value of the vintage piece. Tube amps are probably the only vintage component I would consider buying. Absolutely no vintage S.S. amps.
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