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What to try?

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?

laecp123
vonhelmholtz
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@laecp123

If you prefer the Yamaha over the McIntosh, what makes you want tube equipment?

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yogiboy
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This Rogue integrated amp is all tube with a phono section. It is priced within your budget. BTW, that McIntosh has a solid state amp section!

http://rogueaudio.com/Products_Cronus_Magnum.htm

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russ69
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I like yogiboy's suggestion. 

ghdprentice
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If you want to try a very musical, seductive, yet detailed system… listen to an Audio Research I-50. Really an amazing bargain entrance into the high end. I think es-ecially in a small room it will really work well.

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yogiboy
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@ghdprentice

The last time I looked that AR is $5500 and no phono stage. The OP stated a budget of a maximum of $3500 with a phono stage!

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