If you're still looking within that budget, I just listed a Modwright SWL 9.0se here. My amps are virtually silent at idle too, and the Modwright is one of the quietest pieces I've had in the system (which might be due to the Bybee upgrade in this particular instance, although I never heard it pre-Bybee)
Rogue is great as well. Rogue and Modwright are both on the more extended/dynamic side of the spectrum. Primaluna is relatively less airy/clean/dynamic/extended but highlighting an even more textured, palpable midrange. At any rate, enjoy the journey, I think you are headed in the right direction with tubes for your system.
Rogue is great as well. Rogue and Modwright are both on the more extended/dynamic side of the spectrum. Primaluna is relatively less airy/clean/dynamic/extended but highlighting an even more textured, palpable midrange. At any rate, enjoy the journey, I think you are headed in the right direction with tubes for your system.