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Tube gear under $2k?

Ok, when I bought my speakers, I auditioned them with various gear, but my favorite was the Manley Stingray. The problem is that I plan on also running my tv through my 2 channel system, so I really want a remote! At this price, I figure I need to go used to get a remote. Anyway, I'd like my system to be fast & detailed, with tight, quick bass and with some slam. I listen to jazz, metal, trip-hop, classic rock, folk, electronic... pretty much everything. I know I have a lot of demands and little money (relatively) to spend on them, but what can I do? Anyway, I need suggestions/opinions! HELP!!! Thanks in advance!
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chelillingworth
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The Rogue Tempest is a greast amp with lots of power and remote. It uses KT88's and is switchable ultralinear/triode 60w/40w. I think that new they are $1995 and you can find them used.... If you can go for one with the MAgnum upgrade which is a major parts upgrade and more importantly much better output transformers... I notice the here time to time @ $1600-1700. Especially f you go for the Magnum this amp has some serious Kick.

I have had both the regular and Magnum Tempests Driving Audio Physic Virgo II's.
chelillingworth
309 posts
 
Man who wants "tubelike" feel when you can have the real thing !! I can knock my walls down with an 18watt 44 year old tube amp..Who needs 175watts.....kaboom
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