Tube Curiosity

[Calypso]

I am looking for suggestions for a tube amplifier as I am very interested in experiencing the “tube” sound. One constraint is that I live in Canada, so preferably it can be sourced here. That way if I have any issues, they can be more easily resolved. Looking forward to your expert guidance.

 

[ddude003]

Do you have a description of what your system is now and will the new tube amp sit in the current system? Do you currently have a separate preamp? Do you have a rough idea of a target price point for this new tube amp?

Audio Research and McIntosh are some well known manufactures...

Also, if you have a player app that accepts signal processing plugins, there are many tube and transformer saturation emulations available and may be included in some EQ plugins... Google is your frenemy...

 

[Calypso]

Do you have a description of what your system is now and will the new tube amp sit in the current system? Do you currently have a separate preamp? Do you have a rough idea of a target price point for this new tube amp?

Audio Research and McIntosh are some well known manufactures...

Also, if you have a player app that accepts signal processing plugins, there are many tube and transformer saturation emulations available and may be included in some EQ plugins... Google is your frenemy...

Please see attachment for my current system. I would insert an RCA switch in between the preamp and the MiniDSP, so that the room correction is still applied. From a price point, I was thinking used between $1500-$2000 Canadian. I am watching a Conrad Johnson MV-55 unit and hoping it falls into my price range assuming of course, that this is a good starting point.

Open to all suggestions and/or recommendations. Thanks.