Tube amps that kick ass?

I'll agree with those who suggest VAC amps,but I favor the renaissance 140's. I have seen them sell for 5k to 6k but retubing these beauties can be expensive. Well worth the investment though. I use Sophia carbon plate 300's with the Brimar CV1988's and the sound is glorious.

No, the TRL have no rolled off in any of the speakers that I tried. But the VTLs were. We also tried them a friend's B&W 802 and we concluded the same.

I owned all of these amps.

This is based on my listening and I have not read any review nor do I care to.

Gallant_diva,

If they work for some and sound rolled off to you, would you not suspect a mismatch somewhere?

Dan_ed: What you said is entirely possible but your argument should be directed to Albert because I just posted my opinion which admittedly is very subjective and relative, but not directed at proving someone wrong. So, long as we keep that basic principle in mid, it is ok to engage in useful and friendly argument. And if it gets a bit out of hand, I will be first to leave the scene.

In fact, arguing for "my toy is better" is not my forte, as you can see from my posts. But in true audiophile spirit with an open mind, Instead of getting irritated one can do something more creative. For example, I would be interested in comparing the TRL and VTL on a neutral ground here in the DFW area. I can bring my GT-400 (the GT-800 is too big and the contest is not worth the effort) and Albert can bring his VTL and also his own judges :-). I am willing to bring the TRL GT-400 anywhere in DFW area and try with any system for the contest. How about that ;-)?

I'm not arguing anything, just making a suggestion. Might I make another? "In my system the VTLs sounded rolled from the top." FWIW. :-)