My wife did something similar with me also a couple years ago. I live in Arizona where it is extremely hot in the summer and I had tube amps. The heat from tube amps is not an issue. The sound is just more musical in my mind.
As part of my research and journey and picking out a new audio system, we did travel together to visit many audio stores around the country. There are many in California especially Los Angeles where we got a lot of ideas. I also went to New Jersey and New York and listened to some great systems. Once you are done with your initial research, if there’s a way for you to come to California or the East Coast you really do need to listen to the systems yourself.
Given your budget I would recommend you include in your research looking at Raven audio out of Texas. They have many different types of integrated and mono tube amps, speakers, and cables. They also offer a 45 day money back guarantee. I would also call Dave Thomson from Raven and get his views on amplification and speakers. He is a super friendly guy and extremely knowledgeable.
If you were in New Jersey, I would give the audio doctor a call. He had a major health concern the spring but also can give you some valuable advice.
I can tell you it is a fun experience made even better by a wife who is also interested in me having the best sound possible. Good luck and have fun.
As part of my research and journey and picking out a new audio system, we did travel together to visit many audio stores around the country. There are many in California especially Los Angeles where we got a lot of ideas. I also went to New Jersey and New York and listened to some great systems. Once you are done with your initial research, if there’s a way for you to come to California or the East Coast you really do need to listen to the systems yourself.
Given your budget I would recommend you include in your research looking at Raven audio out of Texas. They have many different types of integrated and mono tube amps, speakers, and cables. They also offer a 45 day money back guarantee. I would also call Dave Thomson from Raven and get his views on amplification and speakers. He is a super friendly guy and extremely knowledgeable.
If you were in New Jersey, I would give the audio doctor a call. He had a major health concern the spring but also can give you some valuable advice.
I can tell you it is a fun experience made even better by a wife who is also interested in me having the best sound possible. Good luck and have fun.