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Stereo Tube Amp Comparisons

Can you offer any comparisons for the following stereo tube amps? I am looking for a musical amp, great mid range, great soundstage with decent bass control for a 10" woofer. I do realize that there is no "best" amp but I would like to narrow down my search by sonics as stated above, plus amps that are easy to live with, easy to bias, good manufacturer for assistance and repair, easy to get good tubes for, fair resale value. I have read many posts about the amps but I would like to see if anyone has more details about these amps and would like input from someone who has lived with more that one of these amps.

I am putting together a system for a friend who has:
CEC TL-2X transport
Audio Logic 34 DAC
Alon V speakers (3 way, 10" woofer, can be tri-wired)
Counterpoint SA-5000 preamp.
Currently using a Kinergetics KBA-75 class A 75 wpc SS amp

BAT VK-60
BAT VK-75 (non-se version) is this worth the extra $$$ over the VK-60?
VTL ST-125
VAC Standard 105
Cary 805C
CJ Premier 140
Music Referenece RM-200
ARC VT-100 MKII
Quicksilver V-4

Thanks and Happy Listening.
bigkidz

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kriskosiba
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I second the Berning ZH-270. Frankly the 270 is a whole different ball game. Once you hear it there is no turning back. And like Twl said, it is virtually maintenace free, runs cool, and is nearly indestructable. None of the finicky protocol to deal with like most tube amps. If there is no load present it is not going to "melt down", I have also accidentally shorted the binding posts before(unknowingly on an equipment rack)and not only did it not skip a beat, it played for 8 HOURS like that, and never even got hot. And the amp has several levels of protection for power spikes and what not. Truly a bench mark piece. I recommend if you can find one, or hear one to give it a chance. I would be very suprised if wasn't everything and more than what you seek. Good Luck.

Kris
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