The Conrad Johnson CAV45 can be found used under 3k. Worth looking at if you like the sound of EL-34s.
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Primal Luna is great as some others mentioned. I love my McIntosh MA252. Though it’s technically a tube preamp with solid state amp. But you get the warm tube sound out of it. I have it paired with some B&W speakers. I know this setup may be more of a “mainstream” brand setup but it sounds damn good. I stream via Bluesound Node 2i and it sounds great, doesn’t sound too “digital” at all. |
The cronus mag ii is an outstanding amplifier .I highly recommend it . Very detailed with accurate imaging . I’m fed up with buying nos tubes . Its a total crap shoot. I am going to stick with new after this. New mullards sounded woody with rolled of highs . So far so good with gold lions. Some nos tubes are horribly microphonic which you never get told about . If you sneeze you can hear a “tink” in some of them . |
Icon Audio Stereo 40 Very well regarded in Europe On sale at Music Direct https://www.musicdirect.com/integrated-amp/icon-audio-stereo-40-mkiii-m-tube-integrated-amp?variant=... Triode TRV-88SR Boutique Japanese brand, excellent quality and sonics. Made in Line Magnetic Factory -I own a Triode TRV P845SE / Stereo 845 amp. Sublime. Out of the box: Restored Fisher X1000 Integrated Amp. EL-34 output tubes and about 40wpc. It has a phono stage, but it also sound wonderful. $3k is about correct to purchase one in good condition, then have it restored. There are also various Luxman tube integrated amp models that may be worth investigating. |
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