A good 50-70 watts tube amplifier for $ 2000?

If you can find one, a Music Reference RM9 is extremely hard to beat under 5K. Yes, it's that good. Only problem is, they don't come around every day, but be patient. As far as service, I have owned two and they were very reliable. Roger Modjeski will still work on them if need be.

Oz

Thank you very much for all the answers! I have a variety of amps to choose from. I am more familiar with the Conrad Johnson line, because I used to have, and enjoyed very much, a Conrad Johnson Premier 11A. But I will take a look at Music Reference, Cary, Prima Luna, VAC and BAT as well. One more time, thanks. Pablo.

Check out the Tube Audio Design 60 from bizzy bee. plenty of reviews here...

I forgot to mention Cary(I'm using modded SLM-100s, and VERY pleased). Kevin Deal also handles Cary and AES at Upscale Audio, BTW.

Ozzy62: Have you compared the RM9 against other tube amps? Just curious.

I recently bought a Cary six pacs and it's the best tube amp I had so far.