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"Rockinghorse Winner" wrote

I am seeking to replace an ailing Marantz 2325 receiver with an integrated
amp. I am leaning toward the Japanese tube amps, as they seem to offer so
much for the money, but would be willing to change my mind if persuaded
otherwise.

You might consider an integrated amp which has a tubed
preamp section and SS power amp output. You might
also consider the used high-end market.