Vintage tube sound from a modern amp

The first & certainly one of the all time greats in this category you’re defining is the McIntosh MC 275! “New  & improved”  version sounds Excellent, solid build quality & a timeless design. To me, in its power range of about 90 real watts/ channel ( as confirmed by John Atkinson) , it sounds more like real music than most other amps I’ve heard. Can be used bridged in mono for more power & they just came out with a higher powered version too. 

and The 275 is an excellent amp….   Seeing one at Best Buy the other day all dusty , and left on 24/7  was really sad    The Magnolia up here does a poor job representing McIntosh.  It’s pathetic actually for such an iconic brand 
 
 

Many of the fine examples offered are VERY EXPENSIVE.  The classic tube sound does not have to be so costly.  What's more classic than a Marantz 8 or its downmarket contemporary, the Dyna Stereo 70?  You can buy a brand new one with modern parts and upgraded input circuitry here:

Marantz 8 are costly…..  try finding a nice one 

They are rare ….  I was thinking the Dynaco too but nice ones of those aren’t easy to find and all need work.  

48pm

I’ll stick with this vintage beauty I’ve owned for 25 years. It’s going back to VAC for the MkIII S update in January 2023. It’s has worked flawlessly all these years.

This VAC Renaissance 70/70 amplifier in my opinion is a true classic and wonderful sounding. Very wise to have it sent to VAC and let Kevin Hayes do his thing.
Charles