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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
gallant_diva
143 posts
 
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?
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
I'm not your "pal", "buddy", "son", etc. have a nice life.
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bombaywalla
1,958 posts
 
hmmmmmmm..........Gallant_diva seems to have retained his highly off-putting nature!
gallant_diva
143 posts
 
By the way Keith, your speakers are not so highly efficient so you will be better off using a good amount of power like 80-100 WPC or so or at lpud volumes a lower power tube amp can clip.

You may also want to look at CAT amps even though VAC is a good choice too. Von Schweikert uses VAC to demo his speakers and the combo kicks butts. Both should be in your price range.
detlof
1,899 posts
 
Who said the VTLs rolled from the top?
Don't make me laugh......
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