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Best tube amp $2000-2500?

I am thinking tubes for my next purchase. Probably leaning toward Coincident as my next speaker, and if so, definitely will go with tubes.

What tube amps are good choices at this price range (used on A'gon)? I am looking for something with body, but not overly "tubey". Probably more along the lines of a KT88 tube, not an EL34 (the EL34 amps I have heard in my system from Cary were a little tubbier than I was looking for). I was thinking perhaps ARC VS110, Mcintosh MC275, something from C-J in that price range, Rogue, Quicksilver, VAC. Any specific recommendations? I need around 50 watts, 75 would be plenty.
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scotthobby
60 posts
 
Here's another vote for the Music Reference RM-200. Lots of KT-88 power, quiet, and well-built.
chris74
99 posts
 
Berning EA2101 if you can find one. Sonically, a very clean and clear tube amp with plenty of bass. Build quality is superb as is reliability. Tube life is also much longer than most tube amps as a result of the screen drive. Second hand market value varies but should be under $2000.
duisburg_47
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Copland CTA- 405 should be strongly considered at that price point!!!
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samzx12
1,220 posts
 
BAT VK55.
potsey
58 posts
 
give a listen to a music reference RM 9 mk II they are hard to beat for the money or twice the money, they will drive most speakers and reproduce music like amps costing at least twice as much and the company is a dream to work with
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