Most musical stereo tube amp under 5K..

I have to agree with the above post. I had been auditioning several brands of tube amps, including the ARC VT 100 MK II, which I was ready to purchase. When I went to the dealer he said he had just received the new MK III. It blew me away. I took it home, and paired with Dunlavy VI speakers, I was in bliss. I fortunately got it for under 5 grand, right before ARC increased the price to $6,000. Shop around for a good price. Happy listening.

Thanks guys- appreciate the input. I have spoken to my dealer (big ARC fans), and my speakers are SO tough to drive, they are really recommending the VT-200 minimum, or two VT-100's bi-amped. There goes the budget!!

hi sutts, there's a melos mat-180 adwertised for $1400 here on a-gon. ship it to brant nordlund of melos audio restorations (702.248.6745), & he'll do a standardization mod for $500, or do a circuit mod for an additional $500, & yule be set. these are monster amps. there's a bit of info on this old link:

http://www.theaudioconsortium.com/MagazineEquipment.htm

good luck, doug s.

Go with a Music Reference RM-9. It's a great amp for around the same $2300.

Still a lot of music left in the BAT VK-60 - can likley get a pair of monoblocks (120W each) for $5K or so on this site used. Great sounding!!