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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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The VTLs are awesome, I had them over the last few months and have recently sold them and moved on to Parasound Halo JC-1s. The VTLs are slightly soft in the bass, but they have everything else you desire. I only sold mine because they but out so much heat I knew that they would be a huge problem in the summer.

As far as looks go, I think they look a lot better in person than the pictures. They are no nonsense asthetics, but definately appear high quality.

Another possiblity would be the BAT VK150SEs. They have everthing you are looking for and then some plus awesome bass. A bit more expensive however.
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