klipsch2345

Im currently under the impression that tube amps are quite expensive. Is that the truth? I really dont know that much about tubes except that i have a old guitar amp that has a tube amp in it and I'm gussing that those are 2 completly different things. Im not apposed to tubes I just dont know if they are in my budget. I just want to get the most out of my speakers without selling a kidney to buy an amp. My listening room is about 16x16 and since my sony 5-disc cd player decided to go on strike im using a PS2 and I also have a magnavox vcr hooked up to it and thats it.

Ive noticed that posters on this forum like old amps better than new amps. Does this just apply to new ss vs. old with tubes or would you take old ss over new ss? I have Klipsch RP-5 speakers as some of you may have seen in my other post and they are currently on a Sony STR-D311 and I have the option of picking up an old Sanyo DCA-411 Integrated Amp for like $20. I can't seem to find much info on it and was wondering is that even worth buying or should i stick with my sony for now? P.S. Although I am a new poster on this forum, I have been reading it for a while and have gained a lot of the little audio knowledge I have from this forum. You guys are always a big help. Thanks

Thanks for your help. Are there any specific models that are better than the rest or at least are a good deal for their sound quality?

I just recently purchased a pair of Klipsch RP-5 speakers and have them on a Sony 2-channel reciever and am looking to upgrade. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a reciever but these speakers cost plenty and I want to get the most I can out of them. I have been looking along the lines of a Denon DRA-685, but am open to any suggestions. Any help will be greatly apprichiated.