Would like to experience some of the "Tube" magic I hear so much about, but I'm on a REALLY tight budget. I have some SS stuff I could use as an amp, if I find a pre. Totally newbie at tubes, so something that was a "Project, needing work" would probably not be the best thing for me, so I don't hurt myself! If any one has something suitable, and affordable, get in touch. Trades welcome as well...

'dog, keep your eye out for those console pieces- or remember those big box speakers with the record player on the top- they may have tubes in them. If it's a beat-up console piece, you could always pull the amp from it, and build a stand- many folk have already done this...

If you don't mind mono, I have this amp up for sale. If you want stereo, Kelly (Superfly) has my old Fisher Promenade (tube pre and 6BQ5 stereo amp) that I believe he's lost interest in and might want to just move on out.

- JP

hey birddog, radioactive has my old Sherwood S5000II that I'm sure he's trying to sell, just so you know she's in real nice shape. (just an option)

What is your budget? I may have something.

yes please let us know your budget .like greg said i have a sherwood s 5000 II that im selling .

Sorry I was slow to reply, guys! I'm a "Tube Newb" and on a very short fiscal leash! As I've been looking around the past couple of days at tube gear, I started to realize that it was expensive stuff, generally speaking! So, as far as my budget goes, I may be out of my league jumping into tubes at this point. I have some gear to trade, but cash is limited, as I'm out of work for good now, and going through the process of applying for disability. So I appreciate you all thinking of me, and if anyone has an affordable beater they may want to strike up some kind of a deal on, I would love to get a foot in the world of tubes. Doesn't have to be pretty, just needs to be working, since I know less about tubes than I do SS stuff! I'm gonna keep an eye out, and check out the stuff you guys suggest, and hope I find something that fits the budget! Thanks Guys!

hi birddog ,

sorry to hear about your situatiion.as far as tube gear being expensive stuff yes it can be .what i have to offer is a very good deal on a clean sherwood s5000II that wont break the budget and works great.i dont know if selling is alowed here through the forums but if your interested send me a pm and i'll give you a very reasonable price.
chris

You can find nice working tube amps (integrated or power) for under $250. Is that too much $$?

John

Unfortunately yes, that's a bit rich right now, I guess I'll have to keep hunting for an old console or something I can scavenge. Till I get some $$$$ coming in from disability, I gotta lay of the big purchases. Thanks for all your help and suggestions, when things pick up on my end I'll repost, and see if I can make a deal then... THANKS!