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Can someone suggest a lush tube integrated under $3000 used

My main system it’s solid state preamp and amp. I’ll through in a tube preamp on occasions. Somedays I just miss the lush involving syrupy tube sound with small jazz and blues recordings. I know highs may be rolled off,  not a lot of slam but can be so involving you lose track of time. This amp will be matched with some Joseph Audio first gen Pulsar, LSA 2 statement tower with ribbon tweeter and some Tiny Dancers. 

I’ve heard good things of the Cary, Ayon, maybe an old Conrad Johnson cav 50, I just don’t have much experience with integrated amps. My speakers aren’t the most efficient. 


paulcreed
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ozzy62
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You guys are throwing out random suggestions of amps that you like. Would you describe these amps as having  "lush involving syrupy tube sound"? I bet if you really thought they sounded that way, you wouldn't like 'em. Syrupy is NOT something I want in my system. Which is exactly why the Cary I recommended in this thread lasted less than a week at my house.


But that's what the OP wants.....
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charles1dad
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OP clarified his intentions, otherwise I agree with your comments.
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ditusa
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Quicksilver integrated. Great customer service.

http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/integrated-amplifier/
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charles1dad
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@paulcreed ,
I would suggest you reach out to Auric Audio. They may be able to build you what you want near your budget target. Excellent quality work and customer service.Let him know what you desire. Choice of transformers, capacitors, resistors and wire can tailor the sonic signature of an amplifier.
Charles
fjn04
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Quickie EL84 would be really interesting to hear. OP said his speaker is not efficient though. Cary SLI-80 was the first that comes to mind. There are quite a few who perform upgrades to it, so there are always options to make it more neutral. In stock form it is said to be on the vintage (warm) side, as described here above.....
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