Can anything beat Vintage Amps for the $$$?

Based on not having heard any of these since I was a kid...I would image a new solid state or tube integrated would beat them hands down. But Im thinking about buying one anyway, just to see.

you may be surprised...

Restored is a key answer. In a lot of cases the caps and other electronic parts that need replacing, are replaced by modern components because the originals no longer exist. So while you have an old case, inside you have a new modern amp.

Yeah, modern electronics are for the most part cleaner and faster. The only vintage gear I swear by are FM tuners. They kill the modern computer chip variety.

I agree, tuners are no contest. Amps though, give me new any day.