Best amps for rock and heavy metal

Jc51373, what I find that (most) transistors cannot do is play slam and definition- crucial for playing metal. On top you still need to get the cymbals right. Ya need tubes! In fact, even in the studio, the best microphones for recording cymbals are tube condensor mics.

I admit that not all tube amps are up to the task. For that matter most speakers aren't either. But the question was- *best* amps for... and the *best* amps are tube. Getting bass right is easy- you just have to have bandwidth well below 20Hz and keep the power supplies stable.

Rotel????? I owned it for years, and sold it all with glee...It is absolutely not even in the same LEAGUE as what we are discussing here, not even close.

Redwood- I agree with on the ML sound, it is simply magical, but it was a little dark for me when I auditioned it for a week. But I loved the sound, and thought it was great for critical listening, just superb. Price is a little hefty on ML stuff though.

Levinson. (proceed hpa2 for me, still budgeting for the Levinson upgrade)

Speakears are Martin Logan Ascent.... I know they are not supposed to "rock" but it works for me. See "system" for the rest.

Best of luck to you.