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.
A limited supply with increased demand raises prices. I paid $1800 for a rare pair of Paoli Dynaco MkIII tube amps some years ago. I consider it a good investment.
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