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Whats better than VTL 450 for the money?

Going to be purchasing new tube amps soon and Im leaning toward the VTL MB 450. In this price range is there anything better? I would prefer to buy new. Looking for lots of slam, fast, liquid, not overly bright, and huge 3D sound stage. Room is 13w X 8h x 35L.

Wadia 861
Supratek chennin pre
Cardas Golden Cross intercon
Kimber Bifocal XL spk cable
(2) vandersteen 2WQ subs

Speakers are up in the air but Im thinking either Vandy 3A, Vandy 5A or krell Resolution. If I end up with 5As I will sell the 2WQs but budget constraints will most likely force 3As.

Thanks
braro

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Kurt_tank

When you say the VTL is not outstanding you are talking about its looks right? I am not concerned with the appearance at all. As far as bass is concerned I think 400 tube watts would be enough considering Im running stereo powered subs. I think most of the Vandy spkrs are about 86db and I think the krell is around 90db. BTW I get much better performance out of my current VTL MB 125s by removing the face plate and cheesy sheet metal cover. Ive had the same experience with the Signature VTL MB 185s.
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