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Currently have Yamaha As1200 integrated with KLH Model 5.  Looking to get a more refined sound with a tube integrated.  220 square foot room,  8 foot ceilings.  I  am getting a somewhat foreword presentation now but good solid clear sound with punch.  Thinking about a Pathos Classic One MkIII or Willsenton R8 or Line Magnetic KT88.  The Pathos is a hybrid but have heard good things.  Play mostly vinyl with Fluance RT 85 and Ortofon Blue. Listen to mostly rock and alt country and some classical.   Just thinking of dipping my toes into tubes to get a different sound.  Any suggestions?

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One amp I’ve owned and don’t usually recommend to everyone is the VPI 299D, but it fits your search perfectly. It is more refined than other tube integrateds from Rogue or Primaluna and has a MM phono built in.

It was designed in joint by Harry Weisfeld (VPI) and Steve Leung (of VAS audio). Only 100 of them were made. One is on USAM now, and I have no affiliation with the seller:

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649770311-limited-addition-vpi-299d-integrated-with-additional-tubes/

The tube rolling is as extensive as a Primaluna, but has the added tube rectifier which can accept GZ34/5R4/274B variants. It lets out a lovely sound and will be bolder than your Yamaha (I’ve owned an A-S3000). 

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