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Tube Integrated Amp - Help Please

Recently sold my hybrid Rogue Integrated and am now looking for a used tube integrated. I'm using Verity Audio Tamino X2 speakers - 89db (and told by Verity that these speakers are easy to drive and do well with Tube amplification). I listen to different genres but I love the soulful sound of a female jazz singer and classical music featuring the cello (looking for a warm midrange I suppose). I have a small room 15x14 (ugh) and listen at fairly moderate levels. Other gear includes a Hegel HD25dac and a Clearaudio Concept TT (Dynavector 10x5 cartridge). I'll probably buy a separate phono stage so the new Integrated amp does not have to include phono. 

My ear gravitates toward a lush warm sound, nice extended highs and tight bass. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My budget is $4000 and under. Thanks

Considering Rogers EHF-100 MK2 (no local dealers) or Line Magnetic (dealer is about an hour away). If keeping things a little cheaper on the budget, I thought the Sound Antique  AQ1001 Mark II DT or the Rogue Cronus Magnum may fit the bill. 
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jmcgrogan2
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Are you looking to buy new or used?

If used, some years back I used a VAC Avatar Super integrated amp with my Verity Parsifal Encore speakers and was very pleased with the results.
You should be able to find one within your budget.
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jmcgrogan2
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shaksfan, VAC Avatars pop up from time to time, but they do move fast.
That should tell you something about their reputation.
It's a shame that you missed out on one so close to you.
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jmcgrogan2
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There's a Prima Luna Dialogue integrated on AudioMart at $1500 if anyone is interested

Do you mean Audio Asylum Trader?
I see one listed for $1,595 on Audio Asylum Trader, but not on any of the Audiomarts.
All sites are great options, IMHO.
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