Reccomend an integrated tube Amp-under 2k


I've got some good advice from this forum, so in that spirit I would like some ideas about getting a new integrated amp for my speakers.

The speakers I have are VMPS QSO 626R:
Mid: - 280 Hz - 6.9 kHz
Treble: - FST, 6.9 kHz - 30 kHz
Impedance & Sensitivity:- 8 Ohm (5.6 min.) 90 dB/1W/1m
Power handling: - 150 W rms /4 Ohms, 20 W min.
Frequency response:- 42 Hz-25 kHz +0/-3 dB

I have already an integrated tube amplifier: Melody SP3, modified with Mullard and TungSol tubes.
My source is 90% digital music( CDs and computer, via a CI Audio DAC).
I feel that I don't get the full potential of those speakers with this amp, so I would like to "upgrade":)

My budget is something under $2000.
vdg
The Melody SP3 is rated ~38wpc, but not all watts are the same in tube-vill. Melody isn't a company particularly known for producing muscular amps, so their emphasis might be elsewhere.

Manley Labs, on the other hand, is famous for their powerful tube amps, even their lower rated offerings. Their similarly rated (in Ultralinear mode) Manley Stingray will probably provide much greater authority and drive than the Melody. There is one listed here for under $1,500.

The thing that you have working in your favor is that the QSO 626R are -3dB @42Hz which will save any tube amp from having to reach too deep.

A Cary SLi-80 might also do the trick at 40wpc Triode and 80wpc Ultralinear. Cary does midrange richness and tonally density like nobody's business. There are two here for $2.1k OBO - one with the F1 upgrade, the other the Signature Series w/ Jensen Cap upgrade

Almarro A50125A(125wpc) tube integrated - a little out of your price range($2.2k, new w/ warranty), but I owned one of their other integrateds and it was superb for the money. Here is a 6Moons review where the A50125A and the Manley Stingray are directly compared.
The Pathos Classic III is on audiogon now for 1500 for a Mk III and around 1000 for a Mk II. Just search for pathos. I wouldn't necessarily go for a Mk I since II had some good improvements that III inherits.
re:Pathos
I've read a bit about hybrid integrated amps, and it doesn't match my taste: pure tubes all the way:)

Anyway, thanks for the suggestion!
VTL is value.Maybe a bit more would get best value in a a Cary SLi-80.If you want to tube roll and still get SS control of bass the Pathos III (not II) is great.Only thing I don't like is lack of pre-out main in.One guy here in systems had two side by side for 170 wpc(!!!).Maybe another hybrid to check is Unison Unico line.Great reviews.I have all tube EAR EL34 40 watt and it's great but sometimes I wish I had more slam in bass and not just great mids.If yu ever wantot bi-amp a pre-out is nice which mine does not have.
Cheers
Chazz