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Choice of tube amp?

I`ve auditioned some tube poweramps lately, the Rogue Zeus and the VTL S-400. This has left me contemplating a change from SS to tube power amplification.
My system consists of: APL Hifi NWO-2 cd/tube preamp, Pass Labs X350.5 and Martin Logan Summit. The APL and Summits are here to stay :) The Pass is up for discussion :) The Pass, in my setup, is a little dry sounding and doesn`t involve me as much as I know the APL and Summits are capable of. I`ve researched a little more than Rogue and VTL. I`ve been talking to VAC, Audio Valve, Wolcott, CJ and Cary. Any suggestions? And how they will compare to the Pass in my setup? If you feel my question is dumb or that you need more information, just tell me :)
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ali_azamkhan
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Before swapping amps please check following things also:Is your panels proper runnin in.They took lot of time to run in.Placement is also criticle and room treatment can cause sterile sound or un invoving.Your amp is very good and it might not getting the proper current etc.If things remain the same than go for tube.I use to have Martin Logan CLS for eight years and I used many amps on it ; Pass lab,Plinius,Mark levinson,Quad,CJ,Accuphase, etc.Each amp got strengths and weaknesses.Pass did a very good job with my panels.So did the CJ premier 11 and twelve.Before making any decissions first audition the short listed amp in your room and system thoroughly and then go for it.
Good Luck
AAK
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