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Highest BUILD quality tube amps?

Not so much with sound...lots of ways to fine tune thru tube rolling, etc. I'm just curious which tube amps are built to last for many years with the least amount of repairs. I know Mcintosh comes to mind for longevity. I was snooping around on the web and Air Tight seems to be built like a tank and I've never read any poor repair histories. Luxman same thing. Any others come to mind?
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donl52
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I will add a vote for PrimaLuna ProLogue 6 amps, which I have owned for a number of years, changing the tubes once. They were used when I bought them and have been great. They were a recommendation from Kevin at Upscale Audio. I have never had the urge to change.
celtic66
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Lots of good suggestions.  I may have missed recommendations for Decware, VTL and I agree with the recommendation of Manley.  I’ve owned 4 pieces of Manley and never a problem.

audioconnection
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Quicksilver Audio, Audio Connection
for over 29 years have installed them successfully with
Vandersteen, Proacs, Klipsch, B&W, Magnepan etc
Point to point wiring.
Easy Bias
Great Transformers
Slow turn on 
Issue free operation
unrivaled support
sound extraordinarily engaging.
Made in the USA
Pride in ownership.
can sleep well at night.....

 Best,
 JohnnyR


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2psyop
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One of the biggest considerations I have with purchasing audio equipment is the quality level of communication and support. Often companies offer long warranties but don’t want the customer to use it. So you can’t get ahold of them, you are put on the long backlog or back burner. A quality company responds to customers concerns and backs their products!!!!!
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atmasphere
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^^ They also build the equipment so it can be easily serviced.
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