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Tube amps that kick ass?

I'd like to find a high powered tube amp that can deliver all the magic that tubes are known for AND that kicks butt. Solid, tight bass with good authority. Dynamic, quick, but handles the little information (micro) sweetly as well. A tube amp that will play rock and roll at realistic volumes – the way rock in roll was meant to be enjoyed - and still sound great.

Any ideas? 10K or under? preferably 5K or so

Thanks for all responses.
keithmundy
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keithmundy OP
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Yes Dan, you are probably correct - 50 watts of the right power might work. I like to turn my system up at times though and don't want it to strain when I do. I probably should have started a thread that was more specific to the Vandy 5A's. Maybe I will search to see if one has been started already. Thanks to everyone for such great responses.
rleff
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Keithmundy- Leaning toward any of the suggestions this far?
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keithmundy OP
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Well, I did talk to the VTL people yesterday. There's an older 450 on Gon that I thought might be a good deal but it turns out the older 450 cannot be upgraded to the series 2 so...

I left a messsage with the Atma Sphere guy but haven't heard back yet.

I looked at the audio valve website - very nice - Germany made - I like that.

With these darn tube amps, though, I'd almost like to buy from someone in CA. Canary, VTL and Manley are all here in CA.

I don't know? Still look-in. Unfortunately, I have to work for a living too! Darn job gets in my way sometimes!

thanks for your help

keith
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atmasphere
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Hi Keith, our email server has been down the last 2 days, so I will answer your question here:

Most of our Vandersteen 5/5A customers run the MA-1- and they say its spectacular! It appears that the M-60 should be able to drive the speaker too (the speaker appears easy to drive), but to date no-one has tried it. I think a lot depends on the room size- most of the 5/5A installations we've seen have been in bigger rooms.
gallant_diva
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> Just bustin' your chops, Gallant, sorry

Bustin' my chops? LMAO, haven't heard that for long time.
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