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Stereo Tube Amplifier
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That's a pretty tight budget for a new tube amp. The only thing I can think of would be one of the Chinese imports and that's even tough given the funds you have to spend.

You might check Audiogon for a used unit or put off your purchase while you save a little more money.

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Does anyone have any suggestions/remarks on stereo tube amplifiers in the $100-$300 range?

Unless you can find a stock Dyna Stereo 70 at that price, save your money. Tube power amplifiers live or die with their transformers. Quality transformers are not cheap.

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Yeah that's about what I thought. I suppose I'll just have to save up, I just wish I wasn't so eager.

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You obviously have not attended a Catholic school.

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If you are handy with a soldering iron you can get Dyna transformers here:

http://www.triodeelectronics.com/dytr.html

and board kits here:

http://www.triodeelectronics.com/mkandmk2boa.html

I have ordered parts from this company and got good service but I have not ordered these parts.

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Hello Loop,
The only thing I know in that price range is the ASL
Wave-8. They are tube mono blocks that are no longer made, but you could get a used pair for under $300. They use a 6BM8 tube in a simple circuit. These will give you a taste of tubes for a small outlay of cash. If you can go $400 you can get a Yaqin MC 10L from Canada. It's very well built for the money, and uses the EL34 in a push pull circuit. It's a hard amp to beat for the money and Song is the most excellent person to deal with. It's just a thought.
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