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$1000 will give you a choice of

several excellent restored vintage integrated tube amps, each with a phono stage.

Fisher 400 and 500c
Fisher X2020b or X202c
Scott LK72 and 299c
Sherwood S5000

All will deliver between 25-35 wpc.

Lower power options include:

Fisher X100 and X101
Scott 200 and 222
Heathkit AA151, using some of the best output transformers of the time

Aforementioned Dynaco SCA35, which also used excellent output transformers.

And my favorite: Eico HF810

Benefit of choosing restored vintage is the equipment will hold value, allowing you to listen to several amps over time, without loosing any money beyond your initial investment.

SET would be an excellent choice for your speakers. There are several very good options floating around in your budget range. I would look for an used amp at around $750-$800, then spend $200-$250 on a used phono stage.

If you want the EL 34 sound then a rebuilt Dynaco ST70 and VanAlstine Super PAS3 should come in just under $1000 and sound wonderful.

There are many Jolida, Cayin, Prima Luna EL34 amps floating around, and available for less than $1k.

Sit back and enjoy !


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