Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps

I have VAC signature 200 IQ monoblocks with KT150's.  It can be run in stereo with 100 wpc. This should be close to your price point.  When I purchased these 5-6 years ago, I did a side by side comparison with what I recall was a Pass 350.   With the KT 120's, they were close.  The VAC with the KT 150's have it all and blew the Pass away by a long shot.  Now this is to my tastes.   Big bass, sweet mids and great soundstage.  More lush than analytical with no ear fatigue.  Plus, if you decide to go bigger, just add another as a monoblock.  They drive my Magico S7's wonderfully.  Happy hunting.

@fleschler I checked with Kevin (owner and president) at VAC before doing even demoing the KT 150's.  Kevin, by the way is awesome to deal with -enthusiastic, engaging, and available.  No problem at all according to him. No modification necessary.  I can't directly comment on tube life, because I have only run the KT 150s.  When I auditioned the amps, I didn't care for the KT 88s at all.  Best for chamber music I think.  I listen to rock, jazz, and blues which need a little more umph.  The KT 120's were better to my taste but the amps really started to sing with the KT 150's.  Bass in particular.  I have had the amps for 6 years and had to change tubes only recently.  I've checked the expected tube life of KT 150's and my tube life is in the ball park.  Hope that's helpful.

@fleschler I'm not as fortunate as you in terms of listening time per week, probably on the lines of 6-8 hours weekly, so your tube life is likely to be less than mine in terms of time.  Like your system, my room does get a little toasty after a few hours. But that's when all the magic starts!