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Tube amps that kick ass?

I'd like to find a high powered tube amp that can deliver all the magic that tubes are known for AND that kicks butt. Solid, tight bass with good authority. Dynamic, quick, but handles the little information (micro) sweetly as well. A tube amp that will play rock and roll at realistic volumes – the way rock in roll was meant to be enjoyed - and still sound great.

Any ideas? 10K or under? preferably 5K or so

Thanks for all responses.
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mbovaird
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Fplanner2000 - VAC rules the roost for me. I've never heard anything better - including ARC, Mc, VTL and numerous others. I'm saving for a pair of VAC phi200's.
rcprince
3,062 posts
 
Add me to the recommendations for VAC amps. I have a Phi 200 and have barely had it break a sweat in my small room driving Nola Micro References, which are not a particularly easy load. It has all the power and bass control you could ask for, while still being one of the most realistic and musically involving amplifiers I've ever heard (ranking up there with Jadis and Lamm in that respect). The monos would be even better, if your room is large.
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boband212
62 posts
 
check out Jolida's fusion monoblocks at 200wpc. seems like some serious tube amp. and you could get both for about 5k.
buy both at the same time. see posequipmentsales.com.
brian will be very helpful. just a suggestion.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Manley Snappers!
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