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In Reply to: RE: Looking for a good-value tubed integrated amp posted by Eli Duttman on October 1, 2014 at 19:18:50:
Get a H&K Citation V amp and have it rebuilt. Less expense vs the H&K Citation II. The Citation II produces a little more power, the Citation V is powerful enough.
I also highly suggest a used Blueberry preamp that has a great phono section (about $750 used). This exceeds the budget, but you can operate a passive preamp as described by Eli for the time being.
The only amp I am aware of that may or may not outperform a rebuilt Citation V is a Marantz 8B power amp. These are about $2K+ before rebuilding.
Smart purchases now prevents losing money upgrading later to the superior gear.
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- I agree with Eli - sony6060 07:00:35 10/02/14 (1)
- RE: I agree with Eli - Mick Wolfe 10:09:32 10/02/14 (0)