The best amp for $2k tube, solid state or hybrid


I want to purchase another amp. I've had GAS Ampzilla's, Melos MAT-180, Karan Acoustic KA-i180, a kit tube amp using dynaco st-70 transformers and UCD class D monos.

I am thinking Butler TBD 2250, Mark Levinson 27.5, Quicksilver V4, Rouge Audio M150, Llano Designs Trinity, Pass Labs X250.

I listen to 70's head/rock (ELP, Genesis, Pink Floyd) and some Jazz. I have a Audio Mirror tubed preamp (model PP1) an NAD T-585 cd/sacd player, Maplenoll Cleo II turntable, ProAc One SC clones and Gemme Audio Tantos.

I want used and to stay under $2500.00 total. I want more of the HIFI sound then the audiophile sound. Sterile is not good for me. Bass must be excellant (Pass X250) and mids should be smooth, but maybe a bit forward. Detail is preferred too, but sound stage and instrument placement is a must. I want to feel the snare drum and hear the fade of the cymbal as well as make out the lowest notes of a pipe organ.

Maybe I am asking too much for my price? Please help with any amp recommendation you've experienced. I am leaning toward the Butler and Pass amps.
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The VK-500 or 200 is not dark sounding at all. In fact I say quite the opposite. If you compare it to a Bryston then maybe so. The BAT SS amps are very musical and powerful. It really depends on your speakers I guess. If they are very laid back and dark you might need a brighter more resolute amp. If they are neutral or on the cool side then BAT amps will work great.

And I agree with Blindjims above post :) Not everyone can audition equipment without frequent flyer miles or spending precious hard earned dollars travelling the county auditioning gear. Mr Tennis responses are always the same and most of us do require fellow audiogoners opinions and advice. I do realize we all have personal choices but at least one has some sort of an idea after posting our questions.
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the value of suggestions should be tested.

consider this thread. suggestions for an amplifier costing up to $2000 have been elicited.

consider two lists. the first contains the names and manufacturers of 10 amplifiers., based upon the advice of posters, while the second, is a list of amplifiers chosen arbitrarily.

it is my hypothesis that, without an audition, selecting 10 pairs of amplifiers, randommly from both lists, a buyer will not be better off chosing an amp from either list.

opinions are overrated. one can be just as happy without them. its fun to discuss, but opinions don't make music.
You have all given me allot of great advise. Tvad, I think your advise to "Wait patiently. Search the listings. Buy an interesting item when it appears at a price that will allow re-sale if it doesn't meet expectations." is what I will do. There was a used BAT VK500 I inquired about, but it was too late.

I am also tossing around building an amp.