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wanting 2 go tubes but new, dumb, demanding and po

I am 'not in love' with my modest SS setup (HT) come music time.

Sony TA-E9000 ES
Outlaw 750
ACI Saphire III mains
ACI Emerald LEs Center and surround
ACI Titan II sub

I would like to rescue my Saphire IIIs (possibly the Titan as well) out of this HT setup for a new listening room setup.

What are some ideas for used integrated amps for an entry level setup mating with ACI Saphires and < $1,000 that I won't outgrow in a year?

I would probably dust off my turntable and/or buy a decent CD player for sources.
mikloyd

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mikloyd OP
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or should first I try a tube CDP/tube pre to try and salvage my SS setup?
mikloyd OP
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This is exactly the hard-line advice I need!

Since my first post, I think I have decided to try and salvage my one-room-for-all.

I went ahead and purchased a used Ah! Tjoeb as I needed a decent CDP REGARGDLESS of which way I go.

I was looking at a Rogue 66 with HT passthrough as a possibility.

Would a tube CDP and a tube Preamp to SS amplification still expose my outlaw 750 as the weakest link?

I can still try it as getting a Tubed Pre would also be required either way I end up going. If I ended up not going one-for-all I could unload the Rogue for something cheaper.

Thanks for reading!
Mike
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