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Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps

Right now running bottlehead moreplay into pass x350.8. Speakers are ns5000. The sound is great but my buddy let me borrow cj lp140ms and the mid range magic these amps brought was amazing. The pass had better bass and maybe detail. 

I wanted to see if I could get tube amps that had pass bass with romance of cj. I tried prima luna evo 300 but it was a step down from cj in terms soundstage and tone. 

 

I'm guessing I need more power.. maybe at least 100 wpc. Any recommendations looking to spend less than $7k.

smodtactical
smodtactical OP
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Found the v4 monos right here: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649873599-quicksilver-v4-balanced-monoblocks/

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oddiofyl
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Unfortunately many high power tube amps use KT120 and KT150 which are tough to get.    

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oddiofyl
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V4 is a great amp.  It can use a few different tubes which helps when it’s time to re-tube.   You can not go wrong with a Quicksilver.   Huge bang for the buck 

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ditusa
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+4 Quicksilver!

Mike

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hilde45
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+5 Quicksilver. I have the Mono 60's and they're delightful in the midrange.

That said, I also have the Pass XA25 and its mids are luscious and intimate. Close your eyes and you might swear you're listening to a tube amp. 

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