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Tube Amps With Good Bass Qualities

I have been reading over posts about tube amps and their bass qualities. I understand that for the most part, that a ss amp with have an edge in bass qualities compared to a tubed amp. Damping factor, etc. But I can give up a little of that edge for what I enjoy in the midrange qualities of a tubed amp. So my question is, what tube power amps have you heard that have good bass qualities?  Raven, Quicksilver, Mac, etc.?   Let's give a price point. 5K or under. What do you think?
jwlaff
helomech
1,677 posts
 
The Rogue Stereo 100 produced the deepest, most articulate bass I've heard in my system - better than any SS amp I've owned including some rated at 2x the power.
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
Atma Sphere.
Bob
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gakerty
175 posts
 
" The Rogue Stereo 100 produced the deepest, most articulate bass I've heard in my system - better than any SS amp I've owned including some rated at 2x the power."

+1.  I own a Stereo 100 (driven by RP7 pre) and it surpasses my previous Halo Integrated in the bass department.  
jwlaff OP
39 posts
 
Thank you for the responses. I just went over to the Rogue website and there are a few reviews on that amp. I will have to check them out.  I was not familiar with the Rogue brand. The Atma Sphere S-30 is also something I am not familiar with. At $2500 it is well within the budget.  Much to read! Thank you for all of your responses.
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