If you had $2000 for a tube integrated what would you get

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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited June 2011
    Jim, I'm curious as to why your going with an integrated rather than seperates? I'm kind of in the same boat. I'm thinking about a nice SS amp paired with a good tube pre with remote for my RF7IIs. I like the flexibility of seperates in case I get tired of something down the road. Not that that has ever happened.

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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited June 2011
    take a look at www.oddwattaudio.com their 25watt monos will use any power tube and they will assemble. their little preamp is also good. heard them at a local audio show.
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  • Beta
    Beta Posts: 267
    edited June 2011
    JimBRICK wrote: »
    As the title says, I'm looking for a tube integrated amp around the $2000 taxes in range.

    Going to be used with a set of klipsch corwalls and a Jolida tube cd player.
    Later in the year I will also be adding a turntable.

    You might want to consider a modded Jolida 502B integrated amp. Roll some tubes of your choice in it and you might be pleasantly surprised with the results.

    I am currently running a modded 502P. At the suggestion of one of our forum members whose opinion I value, I rolled in Shuguang Treasures, Mullards and Gold Lions and I am very pleased.

    I bought my 502P new from a vendor on Audiogon. It came modded via Parts ConneXion and it is still covered by the Jolida warranty. I am running a pair of Heresy IIIs and I am most happy with this combination.

    You should be able to pick up a new modded 502B with warranty, replace the tubes and be in the $2,000.00 range.

    Whatever tube amp you decide to go with, have fun!
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2011
    Try to find a Mesa Tigris or Cayin A-300B

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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited June 2011
    I think I'm going to try out some Cayin and the Rogue. Thanks for all the replies guys. If I could get my hands on one of those Manley's for cheap I'd probably get that. I'm heading to Toronto for a 2 weeks vacation so I'm hoping to wrap my ears around some of them
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2011
    Cayin is nice stuff, but like so many said the Manley would be the one to buy.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited June 2011
    Keep an eye out on the gon. I've watch a few still go for around 1500 after the price increase happened and some with an extra pair of tubes to boot. Only thing is they do go quick so good luck!
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited June 2011
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Very hard to find. I wish i bought Ted's! I could sell it for $4500 today

    Sal, do you want to make $500.00?

    I'll sell you Ted's old Stingray for $4,000.00

    :smile:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    I'd pass on the Manley and go for the Rogue or Cayin.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited June 2011
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119760
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited June 2011
    If I had 2k and nothing else to do with it other than buy a tube amp---- I know exactly what I'd do
    I have a nervous breakdown!!! LOL
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited June 2011
    I am using a JAS Audio Bravo 2.3 Class A Single ended tube integrated amplifier to drive a pair of Silverline Audio Sonata III's which are rated at 93.5 db and it sounds great. your Cornwall's are rated at 100 + db so it would drive them with no trouble.the 2.3 uses the Russian 6C33-B power tube and it is heavy and very well made, even though it is a 15 wpc SET amp it has good bass ,full midrange and sparkle on the topend.in other words the highs and lows are not rolled off like a typical SET amplifier.it comes with a small remote to control the volume and it is tube rectified and the power supply is choke filtered and its dead quiet even with the volume turned up, i bought mine used for a little under a grand and i am very pleased with it.i believe that Quest for Sound has a Demo unit with a 3 year warranty for sale on Audiogon in the $1400.00 price range.this amp had really good reviews @ Six Moons and Soundstage and it also won a editors choice award from Soundstage. good luck with your search....WCW III
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