Tube amplifier for Devore Nines

[quanghuy147]

Hello everyone,
I am going to upgrade my SS amp with a tube amp for my Devore Nines. I have been googling in 6 months and here is my short-list:
- Leben CS600 (used)
- Decware Zen Tori Mk4 (new)
- Almarro a318b ( which is quite difficult to find a used one)

My budget is about $3500.

Since I can't audition the two amp with my speakers before buying so I really need your input.

Thank you.

Best,
Huy.

 

[No Money]

All I can say is that I have heard both the Leben and a couple of Decware amps, both have impressed me. I myself would tend towards the Leben. But haven't heard them with Devore speakers so...

 

[Poultrygeist]

I'd go with the Almarro as it's a SET amp and doesn't use negative feedback. You might also consider a 300B SET amp which should be adequate for your 91db speakers.

 

[GordonW]

I know it's over your budget- but there's a VAC Sigma 160SE integrated amp for sale for about $5200 in Barter Town right now.

80 watts per channel of VAC power, with a world-class MM phono stage.

That would be the end-all amp in anywhere near this price range.

Regards,
Gordon.