Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?

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chgolatin2

Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« on: 8 Jul 2020, 02:49 pm »
Best tube amplifier for the money $1000 or less?  Not sure if this is even realisitc but I'm looking to explore.  Also, it needs to put out 30 to 60 watts  :scratch: Point to Point no PCB's... GO!

Freo-1

Re: Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« Reply #1 on: 8 Jul 2020, 02:53 pm »
Look for a Fisher KX 200. 


 


 


  

HT cOz

Re: Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« Reply #2 on: 8 Jul 2020, 04:33 pm »
I have one for that price target



















It's been sitting in my closet for 10 years.


RDavidson

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Re: Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« Reply #4 on: 8 Jul 2020, 08:06 pm »
I had a Cayin A50T a long while back. Very well built ; Same folks that build Primaluna (another great option). I found the A50T to have "classic" EL34 sound and presentation, but with the convenience of remote control. Tube biasing is also very easy and I want to say they even supplied a test meter with the amp. Neat.

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Re: Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« Reply #5 on: 8 Jul 2020, 08:15 pm »
  I have a Wilsenton R8 BRAND NEW in the Box mentioned above. Could use the extra space so if your interested LMK. Will be well under 1K with Free FedEx Delivery.

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Re: Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« Reply #6 on: 8 Jul 2020, 08:44 pm »
 Of the tube amps I've owned, the Fisher KX-90 is the only one I would recommend from experience. If I ever get another tube amp it'll be a vintage Fisher or Scott.

Freo-1

Re: Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« Reply #7 on: 8 Jul 2020, 09:08 pm »
Of the tube amps I've owned, the Fisher KX-90 is the only one I would recommend from experience. If I ever get another tube amp it'll be a vintage Fisher or Scott.


Fisher and Scott are both good choices.  My experience with the KX-200 is why I recommend it. 

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Re: Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« Reply #8 on: 9 Jul 2020, 11:25 am »
Some great suggestions, but apologies to our dear member, the op is way over guidelines for C&C.   We'll move it over to the Tube-o-phile Circle for you.


Ericus Rex

Re: Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« Reply #10 on: 8 Aug 2020, 12:38 am »
Quicksilver GLA is my rec as well.  I've had one for over 10 years now.

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Re: Best Tube amplifier for $1000 or less?
« Reply #11 on: 29 Nov 2020, 08:13 pm »
  I have a Wilsenton R8 BRAND NEW in the Box mentioned above. Could use the extra space so if your interested LMK. Will be well under 1K with Free FedEx Delivery.

Hello, do you still have the Wilsenton R8 ?