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Highest BUILD quality tube amps?

Not so much with sound...lots of ways to fine tune thru tube rolling, etc. I'm just curious which tube amps are built to last for many years with the least amount of repairs. I know Mcintosh comes to mind for longevity. I was snooping around on the web and Air Tight seems to be built like a tank and I've never read any poor repair histories. Luxman same thing. Any others come to mind?
aberyclark
aberyclark OP
1,355 posts
 
I do use a sub in my system, I love deep bass...just a preference of mine. I was worried about bass with tube amps, however someone told me since I use a sub, I can always adjust the levels for whatever tube amp I get and get SS deep bass
mikado463
40 posts
 
Rogue Audio ......
4vintplay
7 posts
 
I've got numerous Icon Audio equipment and love each one. The build quality is second to none and the sound quality is excellent. I drive my vinyl set up with a pair of MB90MKII Mono Tube Power Amps. The mono's, preamp, and headphone amp are all wonderful. Whatever set up I have in the future I don't think I'd ever be without the Icon Audio PS3 MK II Super Double Cascode Pure Valve Phono Amplifier! 
desktopguy
337 posts
 
+1 for Music Reference tube amps. Roger really knows what he's doing. The amps I have appear to be bullet-proof...
jpsreno
76 posts
 
i haven't seen a mention of Cary.   Mine are going on 9 years old and not a single issue.  Had the pre=-amp modified to accomodate HT bypass and that was carried out flawlessly and supports attention was top notch.   My close friend has Cary also about the same age again no issues.   And of course there is the sweet Cary sound.
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