Got the itch again "real bad" for tube mono blocks


OK, my firend is trying out my speakers to decide if he is going to buy a pair that somebody is selling and today he brought over his Rogue M-150 mono block tube amps. I have been interested in buying the Dynaco MKIII mono blocks completely restored since they go for under a grand rebuilt just to try something new. After hearing the Rogues with stock Sovtek tubes, I am again wondering what if. There are a few decent choices like the Sonic Frontiers Power 3 (recently came down in price), of course Audio Research, Quick Silvers, Rogue, Dynaco, etc.

So does anyone have any advise on tube mono blocks in the $1000 price range and then up to $2,000 if I decide to go that far?

My current system, CEC TL-2X transport into Museatex Bitsream modified DAC, Counterpoint SA-5000 tube preamp and
either Counterpoint SA-220 modifed hybrid power amp or John Hillig modified Hafler 220 SS power amp. Right now I am listening to the Alon V MIIs with the Rogues and Carl from Alon (Nola) was right about the Alons and 100+ watt tube amps, really nice.

Thanks and Happy Listening.

bigkidz
no brainer aes six pac sell for 1500 and up , if you decide to go that way...i own them and have owned all kinds of very good tubed unit....for the money...they are a steal...
I'm running Apogee Duetta Signatures with Rogue M-120 monos...they do a nice job but I think I'm going to move to a pair of used Wolcott monos sometime in the next year...I'm in the research phase now.

Rogue M-120 Magnums usually go for around $1,500 here at Audiogon, (not trying to sell mine).

Dave
The Alon Vs are 87db, I am not sure that the AES can drive them. Carl at Nola recommended at least a 100 WPC tube amp like the ARC VT-100 when I spoke to him last. Thoughts?