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In search of respectable/reasonable tube amps with 16 ohm taps

Looking for suggestions of respectable quality tube amps that are priced within reason (under $5k as a power amp or integrated, or more if the quality is represented) with 16 ohm taps.  Would prefer current models as used equipment presents it's own set of variables, but used is not out of the question.  Would consider mono blocks and realize there is typically a little more expense associated with them.  Before anyone says, "Have you considered . . .?" I probably haven't.  Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

This is my first post.  I've read a fair bit here, but I don't know all of the ins and outs of asking a question without potential flames, so I thought I'd just learn on the fly.  I have greatly enjoyed this forum.
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I researched this topic before posting, but my efforts were fruitless. However, I’ve done some additional research. A different forum had a similar post from 2013 and the consensus was that only old tube amps had 16 ohm taps. Looks like maybe the new Line Magnetic LM88iA has them. That’s about all I’ve found. Didn’t realize it would be so hard.
For starters, just about any amplifier with Magnequest output transformers can be strapped for 4, 9 or 16 ohms. That’s what’s in our NiWatt amps.

Amplifiers with Intact Audio (Dave Slagle), Tamura and Hashimoto output transformers can typically be strapped for 16 ohms.

I’d invert my search - starting by looking for amps you like, and then contact the manufacturer. They may have neglected to publish the output transformer wiring options.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier Design
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