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.
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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. :-)
Dand_ed:

I respect your suggestion but with minor changes as I mentioned in my previous post I used several speakers and also my friend's system.

"In my systems and my friend's system the VTLs sounded rolled from the top."

ok, pal?