Tube Amplifiers?


I am new to tube amps (I've had several tube pre-amps) and was wondering what people's thoughts are on the following: VTL-ST85, VTL TT-25, Anthem AMP 1, Rogue 88 and Quicksilver Minimites. I'd like to keep the cost around $1500
robk
HEY ROBK, IF U CAN STRECH YOUR BUDGET A BIT, U SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET A PAIR OF USED ROGUE 120 MONO BLOCKS FOR UNDER $2000.I DID AND CAN TELL U FIRST HAND THESE AMPS ARE GREAT FOR THE MONEY. REPLACED A FINE AMP IN ITS SELF(MCCORMACK DNA-125) BUT NOT GOING BACK TO SS. GO FOR IT!!!!!!!
What are you planning to drive with these amps? By the way, saw VTL Signature 300 monoblocks in the classifieds for $2,995. A great buy if you need the power and can stretch the budget.
Rogue is the best of this list to me. I am not that big a fan of VTL. Especially their amps with LOTS of tubes. Too difficult to coordinate all those tubes into a coherent piece, in my opinion. My recommendation would be to get another of the Quicksilver products. Try the KT88s or the Silver Sixty. Should fit easily into your budget. A bit more tubey than the Rogues, if you like that sort of sound.