This thread is old but for others looking for a tube amp in this price/wattage category I would recommend a used Lectron JH-50. It is a stunning amp. Occasionally one comes up for sale around the $2K mark, or less. I purchased one recently as a backup amp and it had a better timbre quality, soundstage, bass, and highs than my Lamm ML1.1s. I sold my Lamms and kept the Lectron JH-50. I believe the Agon member 'Dougdeacon' has also commented on this amp's qualities. I use my JH-50 with Harbeth C7es3s.
Best tube amp for $2000 or less
I'm looking to upgrade my amp and have a budget of 2 grand.
My system is:
B&W 805D
Sonic Frontiers SFS-50 Amp
B&W subwoofer
VTL 2.5 preamp
Moon .5 CD player
Music Hall 2.2LE turntable
Nordost speaker cables, interconnects and power cord
I'd like to keep with the tube amp and wanted some opinions. I would prefer a new amp instead of a used one but would be willing to purchase used if the price was right.
My system is:
B&W 805D
Sonic Frontiers SFS-50 Amp
B&W subwoofer
VTL 2.5 preamp
Moon .5 CD player
Music Hall 2.2LE turntable
Nordost speaker cables, interconnects and power cord
I'd like to keep with the tube amp and wanted some opinions. I would prefer a new amp instead of a used one but would be willing to purchase used if the price was right.