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Tube Integrated Amp - Help Please

Recently sold my hybrid Rogue Integrated and am now looking for a used tube integrated. I'm using Verity Audio Tamino X2 speakers - 89db (and told by Verity that these speakers are easy to drive and do well with Tube amplification). I listen to different genres but I love the soulful sound of a female jazz singer and classical music featuring the cello (looking for a warm midrange I suppose). I have a small room 15x14 (ugh) and listen at fairly moderate levels. Other gear includes a Hegel HD25dac and a Clearaudio Concept TT (Dynavector 10x5 cartridge). I'll probably buy a separate phono stage so the new Integrated amp does not have to include phono. 

My ear gravitates toward a lush warm sound, nice extended highs and tight bass. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My budget is $4000 and under. Thanks

Considering Rogers EHF-100 MK2 (no local dealers) or Line Magnetic (dealer is about an hour away). If keeping things a little cheaper on the budget, I thought the Sound Antique  AQ1001 Mark II DT or the Rogue Cronus Magnum may fit the bill. 
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shaksfan
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Thanks for the replies.

Ronrags - I've seen lots of PL recommendations in the forums. I've purchased tube from upscsale audio in the past and Kevin was great. I'll check into the pm gear

Jmcgrogan2 - definitely looking used.I saw a nice VAC Avatar super here on Agon just a couple days ago. Great condition and just a couple hour drive from home, but it sold before I could pull the trigger.
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ronrags
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BTW-  I changed the stock fuses in both the Primaluna and Hegel to Audio Horizon fuses and they really added to the dynamics and smoothness to both pieces
shaksfan
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Ronrags - thanks for that info. I hadn't considered swapping fuses in the Hegel. The Hegel is a really great DAC. If I end up going SS integrated, I would consider Hegel or maybe Ayre.
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jmcgrogan2
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shaksfan, VAC Avatars pop up from time to time, but they do move fast.
That should tell you something about their reputation.
It's a shame that you missed out on one so close to you.
celtic66
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Need it be an integrated?  For 4K you could look at used Manley Jumbo Shrimp with Manley Mahi Mahi which would absolutely rock the Rogue (no offense) as the price levels are quite different.  You talk about lush tube sound, extended highs and tight bass.  That is where EL 84s live, not as lush as EL 34s but quicker with very controlled and extended bass.  Find a dealer if possible and check it out.

I assure you this is a tough combo to beat at 4K.
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