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I'm Ready to go TUBE

After many years of solid state ownership I want to experience the true TUBE sound in my system. At present I have a Mcintosh 2205 amp and a Mcintosh Mx-117. I think I would want to change out the amp first. At present I am running Paradigm studio 80's and Magnepans ever so often. I what to upgrade speakers later as well. My question is what would be a good amp ( vintage or new ) without taking a huge jump in price over what I could get for my Mac say an extra $1000.00 Also, what should I look for in a amp when considering speakers in the future? I listen to blues, R&B and classical.
Thanks in advance,
Dean
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I strongly recommend the ROGUE products. Their Stereo 90 amp is a modern classic and retails for only $2200, the Metis pre-amp is a grand and was just called the 'budget component of their year' in a rave review in TAS.

This is not classic 'tubey' gear, soft, with no frequency extremes. This has the incredible 'realness' and amazing midrange you get from tubes, but a more modern sound. Think ARC, but not so analytical. And way more reliable. My Rogue pre and power amp are dead quiet, I mean SILENT. Very nice gear.
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