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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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shaksfan
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Thanks for the replies.

Ronrags - I've seen lots of PL recommendations in the forums. I've purchased tube from upscsale audio in the past and Kevin was great. I'll check into the pm gear

Jmcgrogan2 - definitely looking used.I saw a nice VAC Avatar super here on Agon just a couple days ago. Great condition and just a couple hour drive from home, but it sold before I could pull the trigger.
shaksfan
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Ronrags - thanks for that info. I hadn't considered swapping fuses in the Hegel. The Hegel is a really great DAC. If I end up going SS integrated, I would consider Hegel or maybe Ayre.
shaksfan
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Celtic66. - nope, not dead set on integrated. Just trying to keep it simple. I'll see if there's a Manley dealer in my area. Thanks

Anybody have any thoughts on the Rogers?

shaksfan
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Veroman- have you heard any of the listed options or recommendations from others? Are you saying that most would not hear a difference? Not disagreeing just trying to understand the post. Thanks
shaksfan
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Thanks to all for your help. I pulled the trigger on a Rogers ehf-100 mk2 yesterday. Really looking forward to receiving it. 
shaksfan
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Thanks bachtoven. Love your moniker.
shaksfan
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Hello nitewulf,

I do indeed still have the Rogers integrated. It's really a fantastic amp. Great sounding and built like a tank. Drives the Verity Taminos with ease. Recently sent back for a check up and Roger and staff were fantastic. Great customer service. No regrets at all for this purchase. Hope that helps. 


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